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