Biru Gram Panchayat, Kaniha

Biru is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kaniha Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Biru Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Balijharan, Biru, and Bulajhar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Biru Gram Panchayat

Biru Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Balijharan
2Biru
3Bulajhar
4Dadari
5Dholagandia
6Kandakhaman
7Kashia
8Langalkhol

Panchayati Raj Structure for Biru Gram Panchayat

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

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Biru 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)

Kaniha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Biru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

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

FAQs about Biru Gram Panchayat

Where is Biru Gram Panchayat located?

Biru Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kaniha Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Biru Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Biru Gram Panchayat: Balijharan, Biru, Bulajhar, Dadari, Dholagandia, Kandakhaman, Kashia, and Langalkhol.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Biru Gram Panchayat come under?

Biru Gram Panchayat comes under Kaniha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.

Which District Panchayat does Biru Gram Panchayat come under?

Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Biru Gram Panchayat.

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

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Biru Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaniha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Biru Gram Panchayat?

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

What does Biru Gram Panchayat do?

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