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