Balanga Gram Panchayat, Soro
Balanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Soro Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Balanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Balanga, Janhia, and Julungia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balanga Gram Panchayat
Balanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balanga |
| 2 | Janhia |
| 3 | Julungia |
| 4 | Mukteswarpur |
| 5 | Pannada |
| 6 | Reoda |
| 7 | Simulia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balanga Gram Panchayat
Balanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balanga 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)
Soro Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balanga 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 Balanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Balanga Gram Panchayat located?
Balanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Soro Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balanga Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Balanga Gram Panchayat: Balanga, Janhia, Julungia, Mukteswarpur, Pannada, Reoda, and Simulia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Balanga Gram Panchayat comes under Soro Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Balanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Soro Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balanga Gram Panchayat?
Balanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balanga Gram Panchayat do?
Balanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.