Balia Gram Panchayat, Sagardighi
Balia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sagardighi Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Balia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Balia, Bangsia, and Bishnupur. 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 | Balia |
| 2 | Bangsia |
| 3 | Bishnupur |
| 4 | Chak Gopalpur |
| 5 | Chamunda |
| 6 | Dangapara |
| 7 | Kaliadanga |
| 8 | Naopara |
| 9 | Pilki |
| 10 | Uladanga |
| 11 | Uttar Ramnagar |
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)
Sagardighi 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 Sagardighi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balia Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Balia Gram Panchayat: Balia, Bangsia, Bishnupur, Chak Gopalpur, and Chamunda and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balia Gram Panchayat come under?
Balia Gram Panchayat comes under Sagardighi 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, Sagardighi 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.