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