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