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