Balau Gram Panchayat, Barmer
Balau is a Gram Panchayat located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Barmer Panchayat Samiti and Barmer Zila Parishad. Balau Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Alika Tala, Balau, and Barjangpura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balau Gram Panchayat
Balau Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alika Tala |
| 2 | Balau |
| 3 | Barjangpura |
| 4 | Berdho Ki Dhani |
| 5 | Chainpura |
| 6 | Gajuo Ki Basti |
| 7 | Somoniyo Ki Dhani |
| 8 | Tejasar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balau Gram Panchayat
Balau Gram Panchayat is part of Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balau 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)
Barmer Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Barmer Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balau Gram Panchayat
Where is Balau Gram Panchayat located?
Balau Gram Panchayat is located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. It falls under the Barmer Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balau Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Balau Gram Panchayat: Alika Tala, Balau, Barjangpura, Berdho Ki Dhani, Chainpura, Gajuo Ki Basti, Somoniyo Ki Dhani, and Tejasar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balau Gram Panchayat come under?
Balau Gram Panchayat comes under Barmer Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Barmer district.
Which District Panchayat does Balau Gram Panchayat come under?
Barmer Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balau Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Rajasthan have?
Rajasthan follows a three-tier structure. Balau Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barmer Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Barmer Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balau Gram Panchayat?
Balau Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balau Gram Panchayat do?
Balau Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.