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