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