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