Uparbahal Gram Panchayat, Loisinga
Uparbahal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Loisinga Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Uparbahal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Barkani, Bhoipali, and Jamjuri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Uparbahal Gram Panchayat
Uparbahal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barkani |
| 2 | Bhoipali |
| 3 | Jamjuri |
| 4 | Raghupadar |
| 5 | Sadhupali |
| 6 | Sanjhankarpali |
| 7 | Uchhabapali |
| 8 | Uparbahal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Uparbahal Gram Panchayat
Uparbahal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Uparbahal 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)
Loisinga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uparbahal 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 Uparbahal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Uparbahal Gram Panchayat
Where is Uparbahal Gram Panchayat located?
Uparbahal Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Loisinga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Uparbahal Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Uparbahal Gram Panchayat: Barkani, Bhoipali, Jamjuri, Raghupadar, Sadhupali, Sanjhankarpali, Uchhabapali, and Uparbahal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Uparbahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Uparbahal Gram Panchayat comes under Loisinga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Uparbahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uparbahal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Uparbahal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Loisinga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Uparbahal Gram Panchayat?
Uparbahal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Uparbahal Gram Panchayat do?
Uparbahal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.