Balau Gram Panchayat, Maharajganj
Balau is a Gram Panchayat located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti and Siwan Zila Parishad. Balau Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Balau, Barahia Tola, and Lerua. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Balau Gram Panchayat
Balau Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balau |
| 2 | Barahia Tola |
| 3 | Lerua |
| 4 | Rahia |
| 5 | Sarea |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balau Gram Panchayat
Balau Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balau Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balau Gram Panchayat
Where is Balau Gram Panchayat located?
Balau Gram Panchayat is located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balau Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Balau Gram Panchayat: Balau, Barahia Tola, Lerua, Rahia, and Sarea.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balau Gram Panchayat come under?
Balau Gram Panchayat comes under Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Siwan district.
Which District Panchayat does Balau Gram Panchayat come under?
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balau Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Balau Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maharajganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Siwan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balau Gram Panchayat?
Balau Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Balau Gram Panchayat do?
Balau Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.