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