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