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