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