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