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