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