Saintala Gram Panchayat, Saintala
Saintala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Saintala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Karlabahali and Saintala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Saintala Gram Panchayat
Saintala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karlabahali |
| 2 | Saintala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Saintala Gram Panchayat
Saintala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Saintala 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)
Saintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saintala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saintala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Saintala Gram Panchayat
Where is Saintala Gram Panchayat located?
Saintala Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Saintala Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Saintala Gram Panchayat: Karlabahali and Saintala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Saintala Gram Panchayat come under?
Saintala Gram Panchayat comes under Saintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Saintala Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saintala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Saintala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Saintala Gram Panchayat?
Saintala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Saintala Gram Panchayat do?
Saintala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.