Balbadda Gram Panchayat, Meharma
Balbadda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Balbadda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Belbadda, Benia Kita, and Bhirnabhaironagar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balbadda Gram Panchayat
Balbadda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belbadda |
| 2 | Benia Kita |
| 3 | Bhirnabhaironagar |
| 4 | Chhagraha |
| 5 | Chhagraha |
| 6 | Chhagraha |
| 7 | Chhaman Kita |
| 8 | Kanchanpur |
| 9 | Kotibari |
| 10 | Kukra Milik |
| 11 | Mathi Chak |
| 12 | Sahi Chak |
| 13 | Suphal Kita |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balbadda Gram Panchayat
Balbadda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balbadda 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)
Meharma Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balbadda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balbadda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balbadda Gram Panchayat
Where is Balbadda Gram Panchayat located?
Balbadda Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balbadda Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Balbadda Gram Panchayat: Belbadda, Benia Kita, Bhirnabhaironagar, Chhagraha, and Chhagraha and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balbadda Gram Panchayat come under?
Balbadda Gram Panchayat comes under Meharma Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Balbadda Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balbadda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Balbadda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Meharma Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balbadda Gram Panchayat?
Balbadda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balbadda Gram Panchayat do?
Balbadda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.