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