Balichak Gram Panchayat, Amta-I
Balichak is a Gram Panchayat located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-I Panchayat Samiti and Howrah Zila Parishad. Balichak Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Balichak, Banuchak, and Begua. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balichak Gram Panchayat
Balichak Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balichak |
| 2 | Banuchak |
| 3 | Begua |
| 4 | Bhojan |
| 5 | Dhurkhali |
| 6 | Khaira |
| 7 | Kharia |
| 8 | Purba Bajepratap |
| 9 | Saibana |
| 10 | Sarpai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balichak Gram Panchayat
Balichak Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balichak 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)
Amta-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balichak Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balichak Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balichak Gram Panchayat
Where is Balichak Gram Panchayat located?
Balichak Gram Panchayat is located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balichak Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balichak Gram Panchayat: Balichak, Banuchak, Begua, Bhojan, Dhurkhali, Khaira, Kharia, Purba Bajepratap, Saibana, and Sarpai.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balichak Gram Panchayat come under?
Balichak Gram Panchayat comes under Amta-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Howrah district.
Which District Panchayat does Balichak Gram Panchayat come under?
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balichak Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Balichak Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Amta-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Howrah Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balichak Gram Panchayat?
Balichak Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balichak Gram Panchayat do?
Balichak Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.