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