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