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