Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat, Arki
Upar Balalong is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Arki Panchayat Samiti and Khunti Zila Parishad. Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Berahatu, Chainpur, and Chirudih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat
Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Berahatu |
| 2 | Chainpur |
| 3 | Chirudih |
| 4 | Gurbera |
| 5 | Heth Balalong |
| 6 | Jojohatu |
| 7 | Pandudih |
| 8 | Sigid |
| 9 | Tekniyan |
| 10 | Upar Balalong |
| 11 | Uparganjhari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat
Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Upar Balalong 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)
Arki Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat
Where is Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat located?
Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat is located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Arki Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat: Berahatu, Chainpur, Chirudih, Gurbera, and Heth Balalong and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat come under?
Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat comes under Arki Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khunti district.
Which District Panchayat does Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat come under?
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arki Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khunti Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat?
Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat do?
Upar Balalong Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.