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