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