Balua Gram Panchayat, Harahua
Balua is a Gram Panchayat located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Harahua Kshettra Panchayat and Varanasi Zila Panchayat. Balua Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Badavapur, Balua, and Bhagatpur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Balua Gram Panchayat
Balua Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badavapur |
| 2 | Balua |
| 3 | Bhagatpur |
| 4 | Dhuripur |
| 5 | Etwa |
| 6 | Mishirpur |
| 7 | Tekipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balua Gram Panchayat
Balua Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balua 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)
Harahua Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Varanasi Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balua Gram Panchayat
Where is Balua Gram Panchayat located?
Balua Gram Panchayat is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Harahua Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balua Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Balua Gram Panchayat: Badavapur, Balua, Bhagatpur, Dhuripur, Etwa, Mishirpur, and Tekipur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Balua Gram Panchayat come under?
Balua Gram Panchayat comes under Harahua Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Varanasi district.
Which District Panchayat does Balua Gram Panchayat come under?
Varanasi Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balua Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Balua Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harahua Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Varanasi Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Balua Gram Panchayat?
Balua Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Balua Gram Panchayat do?
Balua Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.