Balikuma Gram Panchayat, Kankada Had
Balikuma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Kankada Had Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Balikuma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Balikuma, Dansanali, and Dhuli Gotha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balikuma Gram Panchayat
Balikuma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balikuma |
| 2 | Dansanali |
| 3 | Dhuli Gotha |
| 4 | Kalasapur |
| 5 | Koi |
| 6 | Koi(Ka) |
| 7 | Palasa Dangi |
| 8 | Tarinipasi |
| 9 | Urbengi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balikuma Gram Panchayat
Balikuma Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balikuma 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)
Kankada Had Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikuma 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 Balikuma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balikuma Gram Panchayat
Where is Balikuma Gram Panchayat located?
Balikuma Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Kankada Had Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balikuma Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Balikuma Gram Panchayat: Balikuma, Dansanali, Dhuli Gotha, Kalasapur, Koi, Koi(Ka), Palasa Dangi, Tarinipasi, and Urbengi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balikuma Gram Panchayat come under?
Balikuma Gram Panchayat comes under Kankada Had Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Balikuma Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikuma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balikuma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kankada Had Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balikuma Gram Panchayat?
Balikuma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balikuma Gram Panchayat do?
Balikuma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.