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