Balakpodi Gram Panchayat, Dharamjaigarh

Balakpodi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Dharamjaigarh Janpad Panchayat and Raigarh Zila Panchayat. Balakpodi Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Balakpondi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Balakpodi Gram Panchayat

Balakpodi Gram Panchayat covers the following village.

Sl. No.Village
1Balakpondi

Panchayati Raj Structure for Balakpodi Gram Panchayat

Balakpodi Gram Panchayat is part of Chhattisgarh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Balakpodi 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)

Dharamjaigarh Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balakpodi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Raigarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balakpodi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Balakpodi Gram Panchayat

Where is Balakpodi Gram Panchayat located?

Balakpodi Gram Panchayat is located in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Dharamjaigarh Janpad Panchayat.

How many villages come under Balakpodi Gram Panchayat?

One village comes under Balakpodi Gram Panchayat, namely Balakpondi.

Which Janpad Panchayat does Balakpodi Gram Panchayat come under?

Balakpodi Gram Panchayat comes under Dharamjaigarh Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Raigarh district.

Which District Panchayat does Balakpodi Gram Panchayat come under?

Raigarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balakpodi Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Chhattisgarh have?

Chhattisgarh follows a three-tier structure. Balakpodi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dharamjaigarh Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Raigarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Balakpodi Gram Panchayat?

Balakpodi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Balakpodi Gram Panchayat do?

Balakpodi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.