Balidiha Gram Panchayat, Samakhunta
Balidiha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Balidiha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Badkuchiamara, Badkuldiha, and Balidiha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balidiha Gram Panchayat
Balidiha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badkuchiamara |
| 2 | Badkuldiha |
| 3 | Balidiha |
| 4 | Baunsanali |
| 5 | Bholagadia |
| 6 | Bhundapal |
| 7 | Danamara |
| 8 | Jhakamaki |
| 9 | Kanchipal |
| 10 | Kisandahi |
| 11 | Nuagan |
| 12 | Purunapani |
| 13 | Sanpanipal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balidiha Gram Panchayat
Balidiha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balidiha 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)
Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balidiha 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 Balidiha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balidiha Gram Panchayat
Where is Balidiha Gram Panchayat located?
Balidiha Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balidiha Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Balidiha Gram Panchayat: Badkuchiamara, Badkuldiha, Balidiha, Baunsanali, and Bholagadia and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balidiha Gram Panchayat come under?
Balidiha Gram Panchayat comes under Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Balidiha Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balidiha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balidiha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balidiha Gram Panchayat?
Balidiha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balidiha Gram Panchayat do?
Balidiha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.