Balyah Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Balyah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Balyah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baliah Kalan (32/33), Baliah Khurd (32/27), and Barni (32/23). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balyah Gram Panchayat
Balyah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baliah Kalan (32/33) |
| 2 | Baliah Khurd (32/27) |
| 3 | Barni (32/23) |
| 4 | Baroli (32/26) |
| 5 | Birswin (32/24) |
| 6 | Harma (32/30) |
| 7 | Kaswar (32/31) |
| 8 | Lohani (32/20) |
| 9 | Rahil (32/19) |
| 10 | Satrukha (13/4) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balyah Gram Panchayat
Balyah Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balyah 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)
Bijhri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balyah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balyah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balyah Gram Panchayat
Where is Balyah Gram Panchayat located?
Balyah Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balyah Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balyah Gram Panchayat: Baliah Kalan (32/33), Baliah Khurd (32/27), Barni (32/23), Baroli (32/26), Birswin (32/24), Harma (32/30), Kaswar (32/31), Lohani (32/20), Rahil (32/19), and Satrukha (13/4).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balyah Gram Panchayat come under?
Balyah Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Balyah Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balyah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Balyah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijhri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balyah Gram Panchayat?
Balyah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balyah Gram Panchayat do?
Balyah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.