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