Balyau Gram Panchayat, Berinag
Balyau is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Berinag Kshettra Panchayat and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat. Balyau Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Asyali, Balyaoo, and Chayal Bagar. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balyau Gram Panchayat
Balyau Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asyali |
| 2 | Balyaoo |
| 3 | Chayal Bagar |
| 4 | Naulara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balyau Gram Panchayat
Balyau Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balyau 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)
Berinag Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balyau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balyau Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balyau Gram Panchayat
Where is Balyau Gram Panchayat located?
Balyau Gram Panchayat is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Berinag Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Balyau Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Balyau Gram Panchayat: Asyali, Balyaoo, Chayal Bagar, and Naulara.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Balyau Gram Panchayat come under?
Balyau Gram Panchayat comes under Berinag Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pithoragarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Balyau Gram Panchayat come under?
Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balyau Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Balyau Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Berinag Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pithoragarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Balyau Gram Panchayat?
Balyau Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balyau Gram Panchayat do?
Balyau Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.