Garadihi Gram Panchayat, Nilgiri
Garadihi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Garadihi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Ambajhara, Astarakhi, and Balichua. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Garadihi Gram Panchayat
Garadihi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambajhara |
| 2 | Astarakhi |
| 3 | Balichua |
| 4 | Bankisahikodamada |
| 5 | Bankisahimahal |
| 6 | Chandinipur |
| 7 | Chekamara |
| 8 | Dwarikasuni |
| 9 | Garadihi |
| 10 | Kadambagadi |
| 11 | Kakudipal |
| 12 | Kalakada |
| 13 | Kanjiambabada |
| 14 | Kanjiambasana |
| 15 | Kunchibania |
| 16 | Naupal |
| 17 | Sapabania |
| 18 | Siarimala |
| 19 | Sirsasahi |
| 20 | Sridharpur |
| 21 | Tiakata |
| 22 | Tihudiabada |
| 23 | Tihudiasana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Garadihi Gram Panchayat
Garadihi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Garadihi 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 Garadihi 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 Garadihi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Garadihi Gram Panchayat
Where is Garadihi Gram Panchayat located?
Garadihi Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Garadihi Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Garadihi Gram Panchayat: Ambajhara, Astarakhi, Balichua, Bankisahikodamada, and Bankisahimahal and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Garadihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Garadihi Gram Panchayat comes under Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Garadihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garadihi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Garadihi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Garadihi Gram Panchayat?
Garadihi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Garadihi Gram Panchayat do?
Garadihi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.