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