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