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