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