Balpai Gram Panchayat, Sabang
Balpai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sabang Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Balpai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Ambigerya, Baincha, and Balpai. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balpai Gram Panchayat
Balpai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambigerya |
| 2 | Baincha |
| 3 | Balpai |
| 4 | Birthama |
| 5 | Chak Damusen |
| 6 | Gotgrya |
| 7 | Hetaljor |
| 8 | Jhaparara |
| 9 | Jhulbuli |
| 10 | Khagragerya |
| 11 | Nischinta |
| 12 | Panithar |
| 13 | Panpara |
| 14 | Perua |
| 15 | Saliyara |
| 16 | Sankhadiha |
| 17 | Sanyasibar |
| 18 | Sindurda |
| 19 | Tilantapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balpai Gram Panchayat
Balpai Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balpai 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)
Sabang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balpai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balpai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balpai Gram Panchayat
Where is Balpai Gram Panchayat located?
Balpai Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sabang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balpai Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Balpai Gram Panchayat: Ambigerya, Baincha, Balpai, Birthama, and Chak Damusen and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balpai Gram Panchayat come under?
Balpai Gram Panchayat comes under Sabang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Balpai Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balpai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Balpai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sabang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balpai Gram Panchayat?
Balpai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balpai Gram Panchayat do?
Balpai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.