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