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