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