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