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