Balia Gram Panchayat, Andar
Balia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Andar Panchayat Samiti and Siwan Zila Parishad. Balia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Balia, Bangra, and Bangra Ujjain. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Balia Gram Panchayat
Balia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia |
| 2 | Bangra |
| 3 | Bangra Ujjain |
| 4 | Belahi |
| 5 | Chhajwa |
| 6 | Hakma Hata |
| 7 | Kodaila |
| 8 | Salahpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balia Gram Panchayat
Balia Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balia 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)
Andar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balia 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 Balia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balia Gram Panchayat
Where is Balia Gram Panchayat located?
Balia Gram Panchayat is located in the Siwan district of Bihar. It falls under the Andar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balia Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Balia Gram Panchayat: Balia, Bangra, Bangra Ujjain, Belahi, Chhajwa, Hakma Hata, Kodaila, and Salahpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balia Gram Panchayat come under?
Balia Gram Panchayat comes under Andar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Siwan district.
Which District Panchayat does Balia Gram Panchayat come under?
Siwan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Balia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Andar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Siwan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balia Gram Panchayat?
Balia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Balia Gram Panchayat do?
Balia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.