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