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