Ballam Gram Panchayat, Naktideul
Ballam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Naktideul Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Ballam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Balasinga, Ballam, and Ballam New. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ballam Gram Panchayat
Ballam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balasinga |
| 2 | Ballam |
| 3 | Ballam New |
| 4 | Banjagola |
| 5 | Betajharan |
| 6 | Gadkhol |
| 7 | Ganjabahal |
| 8 | Gugua |
| 9 | Kelo |
| 10 | Mahakud |
| 11 | Malipadar |
| 12 | Manduamb |
| 13 | New Talbahal |
| 14 | Newganjabahal |
| 15 | Newmanduam |
| 16 | Newrengalbahal |
| 17 | Ranja |
| 18 | Rengalbahal |
| 19 | Talbahal |
| 20 | Tasbhardi |
| 21 | Tikiripara |
| 22 | Uparmunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ballam Gram Panchayat
Ballam Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ballam 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)
Naktideul Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ballam Gram Panchayat
Where is Ballam Gram Panchayat located?
Ballam Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Naktideul Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ballam Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Ballam Gram Panchayat: Balasinga, Ballam, Ballam New, Banjagola, and Betajharan and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ballam Gram Panchayat come under?
Ballam Gram Panchayat comes under Naktideul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Ballam Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ballam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ballam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Naktideul Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ballam Gram Panchayat?
Ballam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ballam Gram Panchayat do?
Ballam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.