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