Balam
Balam Gewog, located in Monggar Dzongkhag, is a rural community known for its agricultural activities and serene landscape. The Gewog Administration works to improve infrastructure, promote sustainable livelihoods, and provide essential services to uplift the socio-economic conditions of its residents.
Geog at a glance
- Area: 27 Sq.Km
- Population: 2027 (1024 Male and 1003 Female)
- Households: 220 nos.
Local Government
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gup | Tshewang dorji |
| 2 | Mangmi | Phurpa Dorji |
| 3 | Tshogpa (Doongmanma_Selkhar) | Sangay Dorji |
| 4 | Tshogpa (Jadoong_Yangbari) | Tandin Wangchuck |
| 5 | Tshopa (Balam_Morphu) | Phurpa |
| 6 | Tshogpa (Bahkapai) | Jampel Loday |
| 7 | Tshogpa (Khebishing) | Sonam Wangdi |
Civil Servants
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geog ADM Officer | Vacant |
| 2 | Principal (BalamCPS) | Tshering Chophel |
| 3 | Agriculture Extension Officer | Pema Geyleg |
| 4 | Forestry Extension Officer | karma Thinley |
| 5 | Livestock Extension Officer | Sangay Dorji |
| 6 | Health Assistant (Balam BHU) | Phuntsho Wangdi |
| 7 | Health Assistant (Balam BHU) | Kelzang Choden |
Education
| Sl. No. | Name of School | No. of Teachers | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balam Primary School (Day school with WFP Feeding) | 8 (7 Male & 1 Female) | 158 (72 Boys & 86 Girls) |
Health
| Sl. No. | Details | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Basic Health Unit II | Balam |
| 2 | 3 Out of Reach Clinic | Selkhar, Khepshing and Yangbari |
Lhakhangs
| Sl. No. | Name of Important Lhakhang | Important Relic / Festival | Name of Head Lama | Pvt / Community / Rabday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drupchu Goenpa | Guru Nangsa Zilnon | Lama Karma Wangchuk | Community |
| 2 | Jadung Lhakhang | Tsepa Med, Guru Rinpochoe,Chenrezig & Dorsam | Lopen Minjur | Community |
Road Connections
| Sl. No. | From | To | Highway | Feeder Road | GC Road | Farm Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongar | Yadi | 37 km | |||
| 2 | Yadi | Kafu | 9 km | |||
| 3 | Kafu | Selkhar | 8 km | |||
| 4 | Selkhar | Balam GC | 5.6 km | |||
| 5 | Balam | Shingchongri | 4 km | |||
| 6 | Balam | Bakhaphai | 4 km | |||
| 7 | Bakhaphai | Khepshing | 5.5 km | |||
| 8 | Shingchongri | Jangdungmey | 3 km | |||
| 9 | Jangdungmey | Yangbari | 4 km | |||
| 10 | Jang Khamay | Achulamo | 7 km |
Economic Activities
| Sl. No. | Agriculture | Livestock | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - Potato - Maize | - Poultry - Two Dairy - Piggery (5 households) - Bio Gas (20 households) | - Hazel Nut plantation 41.1 acers (22518 trees) - Two Community forest group (Khepshing and Selkhar) |
- RNRC: Agriculture, Forestry and livestock extension services are provided from the Geog centers.
- Tele-Communication: 100% coverage by both B-Mobile and T-Cell
- Electricity: 100% connected
Staff
Gup
Tshewang Dorji
Mangmi
Phurpa Dorji
Bahkaphai Tshogpa
Jampel Loday
Balam-Morphu Tshogpa
Phurpa
Doongmanma_Selkhar Tshogpa
Sangay Dorji
Khebshing Tshogpa
Sonam Wangdi
Jadoong_Yangbari Tshogpa
Tandin Wangchuck
Livestock Supervisor II
Divash Rai