Goliha Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Goliha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Goliha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Barbhagia, Dighi, and Goliha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Goliha Gram Panchayat
Goliha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barbhagia |
| 2 | Dighi |
| 3 | Goliha |
| 4 | Golihamadhab |
| 5 | Kantabani |
| 6 | Kantabania |
| 7 | Khandapada |
| 8 | Khanpur |
| 9 | Manoharpur |
| 10 | Muhanchuan |
| 11 | Mulapada(Sahapur) |
| 12 | Panichhatra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Goliha Gram Panchayat
Goliha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Goliha 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)
Khaira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goliha 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 Goliha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Goliha Gram Panchayat
Where is Goliha Gram Panchayat located?
Goliha Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Goliha Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Goliha Gram Panchayat: Barbhagia, Dighi, Goliha, Golihamadhab, and Kantabani and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Goliha Gram Panchayat come under?
Goliha Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Goliha Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goliha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Goliha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Goliha Gram Panchayat?
Goliha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Goliha Gram Panchayat do?
Goliha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.