Talakia Gram Panchayat, Oupada
Talakia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Oupada Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Talakia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 27 villages, including Astapatana, Biriha, and Chanpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Talakia Gram Panchayat
Talakia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astapatana |
| 2 | Biriha |
| 3 | Chanpur |
| 4 | Chhotatentuli |
| 5 | Darakholi |
| 6 | Dhimpura |
| 7 | Gopinathpur |
| 8 | Goseinpatana |
| 9 | Jagannathpur |
| 10 | Jagannathpur |
| 11 | Jalapanka |
| 12 | Jodagadia |
| 13 | Kalajhatia |
| 14 | Kalajhatia |
| 15 | Kalarapala |
| 16 | Kanhurai |
| 17 | Kasigadia |
| 18 | Khaira |
| 19 | Mangalapada |
| 20 | Matigada |
| 21 | Mohapatri |
| 22 | Niladeipur |
| 23 | Paidajami |
| 24 | Patapur |
| 25 | Podapatana |
| 26 | Pratapapur |
| 27 | Talakia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Talakia Gram Panchayat
Talakia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Talakia 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)
Oupada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talakia 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 Talakia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Talakia Gram Panchayat
Where is Talakia Gram Panchayat located?
Talakia Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Oupada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Talakia Gram Panchayat?
27 villages come under Talakia Gram Panchayat: Astapatana, Biriha, Chanpur, Chhotatentuli, and Darakholi and 22 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Talakia Gram Panchayat come under?
Talakia Gram Panchayat comes under Oupada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Talakia Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talakia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Talakia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Oupada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Talakia Gram Panchayat?
Talakia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Talakia Gram Panchayat do?
Talakia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.