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