Balia Gram Panchayat, Khargram
Balia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khargram Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Balia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Banpur, Bathur, and Bele. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balia Gram Panchayat
Balia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banpur |
| 2 | Bathur |
| 3 | Bele |
| 4 | Bil Debeswar |
| 5 | Bil Patan |
| 6 | Borai |
| 7 | Chandkhali |
| 8 | Chandsingbati |
| 9 | Dakshin Raypur |
| 10 | Dakshin Sibpur |
| 11 | Dangapara |
| 12 | Giridharipur |
| 13 | Hari Nagar |
| 14 | Harinarayanpur |
| 15 | Kesabpur |
| 16 | Kharsa |
| 17 | Mandalpur |
| 18 | Nitaipur |
| 19 | Rameswarpur |
| 20 | Sibpur |
| 21 | Sujapur |
| 22 | Thira |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balia Gram Panchayat
Balia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balia 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)
Khargram Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balia Gram Panchayat
Where is Balia Gram Panchayat located?
Balia Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khargram Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balia Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Balia Gram Panchayat: Banpur, Bathur, Bele, Bil Debeswar, and Bil Patan and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balia Gram Panchayat come under?
Balia Gram Panchayat comes under Khargram Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Balia Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Balia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khargram Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balia Gram Panchayat?
Balia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balia Gram Panchayat do?
Balia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.