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