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