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