Balikuti Gram Panchayat, Baliapal
Balikuti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliapal Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Balikuti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Balikuti, Balikuti, and Bela. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balikuti Gram Panchayat
Balikuti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balikuti |
| 2 | Balikuti |
| 3 | Bela |
| 4 | Chhada |
| 5 | Dakshina Mahabala |
| 6 | Demuria |
| 7 | Keshdiha |
| 8 | Kuanrpur |
| 9 | Mahabala |
| 10 | Mayurtung |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balikuti Gram Panchayat
Balikuti Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balikuti 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 Balikuti 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 Balikuti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balikuti Gram Panchayat
Where is Balikuti Gram Panchayat located?
Balikuti Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliapal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balikuti Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balikuti Gram Panchayat: Balikuti, Balikuti, Bela, Chhada, Dakshina Mahabala, Demuria, Keshdiha, Kuanrpur, Mahabala, and Mayurtung.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balikuti Gram Panchayat come under?
Balikuti Gram Panchayat comes under Baliapal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Balikuti Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikuti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balikuti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliapal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balikuti Gram Panchayat?
Balikuti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balikuti Gram Panchayat do?
Balikuti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.