Balibo Gram Panchayat, Bhuban
Balibo is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhuban Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Balibo Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Anantapur, Arilo, and Balibo(Kha). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balibo Gram Panchayat
Balibo Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur |
| 2 | Arilo |
| 3 | Balibo(Kha) |
| 4 | Balibo(L) |
| 5 | Baunsakana |
| 6 | Chhatakhamb |
| 7 | Dadhisinga |
| 8 | Gadganpur |
| 9 | Gamargola |
| 10 | Garudabandi |
| 11 | Ichhapur |
| 12 | Kankhai |
| 13 | Kesharpur |
| 14 | Kumarda |
| 15 | Ranjeila |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balibo Gram Panchayat
Balibo Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balibo 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)
Bhuban Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balibo Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balibo Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balibo Gram Panchayat
Where is Balibo Gram Panchayat located?
Balibo Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhuban Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balibo Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Balibo Gram Panchayat: Anantapur, Arilo, Balibo(Kha), Balibo(L), and Baunsakana and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balibo Gram Panchayat come under?
Balibo Gram Panchayat comes under Bhuban Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Balibo Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balibo Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balibo Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhuban Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balibo Gram Panchayat?
Balibo Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balibo Gram Panchayat do?
Balibo Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.