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