Balianta Gram Panchayat, Balianta
Balianta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Balianta Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Balianta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Andilo, Atala, and Baindol. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balianta Gram Panchayat
Balianta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andilo |
| 2 | Atala |
| 3 | Baindol |
| 4 | Balianta |
| 5 | Bhubanpur |
| 6 | Dhamilo |
| 7 | Kanchilo |
| 8 | Kotakana |
| 9 | Saleswar |
| 10 | Tiranpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balianta Gram Panchayat
Balianta Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balianta 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)
Balianta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balianta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balianta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balianta Gram Panchayat
Where is Balianta Gram Panchayat located?
Balianta Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Balianta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balianta Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balianta Gram Panchayat: Andilo, Atala, Baindol, Balianta, Bhubanpur, Dhamilo, Kanchilo, Kotakana, Saleswar, and Tiranpada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balianta Gram Panchayat come under?
Balianta Gram Panchayat comes under Balianta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Balianta Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balianta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balianta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balianta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balianta Gram Panchayat?
Balianta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balianta Gram Panchayat do?
Balianta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.