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