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