Alavar Gram Panchayat, Balikuda
Alavar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Alavar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Alavar, Aliha, and Alikana. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Alavar Gram Panchayat
Alavar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alavar |
| 2 | Aliha |
| 3 | Alikana |
| 4 | Kania |
| 5 | Kuliagan |
| 6 | Majhikora |
| 7 | Nabanga |
| 8 | Ranapur |
| 9 | Saramai |
| 10 | Tertanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Alavar Gram Panchayat
Alavar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Alavar 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)
Balikuda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alavar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alavar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Alavar Gram Panchayat
Where is Alavar Gram Panchayat located?
Alavar Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Alavar Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Alavar Gram Panchayat: Alavar, Aliha, Alikana, Kania, Kuliagan, Majhikora, Nabanga, Ranapur, Saramai, and Tertanga.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Alavar Gram Panchayat come under?
Alavar Gram Panchayat comes under Balikuda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Alavar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alavar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Alavar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balikuda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Alavar Gram Panchayat?
Alavar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Alavar Gram Panchayat do?
Alavar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.