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