Sakma Gram Panchayat, Balangir
Sakma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Balangir Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Sakma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Fasada, Kuturpali, and Ranipali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sakma Gram Panchayat
Sakma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fasada |
| 2 | Kuturpali |
| 3 | Ranipali |
| 4 | Sakama |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sakma Gram Panchayat
Sakma Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sakma 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)
Balangir Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sakma 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 Sakma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sakma Gram Panchayat
Where is Sakma Gram Panchayat located?
Sakma Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Balangir Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sakma Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Sakma Gram Panchayat: Fasada, Kuturpali, Ranipali, and Sakama.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sakma Gram Panchayat come under?
Sakma Gram Panchayat comes under Balangir Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Sakma Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sakma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sakma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balangir Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sakma Gram Panchayat?
Sakma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sakma Gram Panchayat do?
Sakma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.