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