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