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