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