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