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