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