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