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