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