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