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