Balasingha Gram Panchayat, Anugul
Balasingha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Anugul Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Balasingha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Balasinga, Baliani, and Biswanathapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balasingha Gram Panchayat
Balasingha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balasinga |
| 2 | Baliani |
| 3 | Biswanathapur |
| 4 | Brahmanposi |
| 5 | Charadapita |
| 6 | Fulpal |
| 7 | Hanadiha |
| 8 | Kansanali |
| 9 | Khaparakhai |
| 10 | Pandupur |
| 11 | Surab |
| 12 | Talasahi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balasingha Gram Panchayat
Balasingha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balasingha 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)
Anugul Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balasingha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balasingha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balasingha Gram Panchayat
Where is Balasingha Gram Panchayat located?
Balasingha Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Anugul Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balasingha Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Balasingha Gram Panchayat: Balasinga, Baliani, Biswanathapur, Brahmanposi, and Charadapita and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balasingha Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasingha Gram Panchayat comes under Anugul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Balasingha Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balasingha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balasingha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Anugul Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balasingha Gram Panchayat?
Balasingha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balasingha Gram Panchayat do?
Balasingha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.