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