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