Bahiapal Gram Panchayat, Baliapal
Bahiapal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliapal Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Bahiapal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Athabatia, Baliapal, and Chakabrahma. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bahiapal Gram Panchayat
Bahiapal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athabatia |
| 2 | Baliapal |
| 3 | Chakabrahma |
| 4 | Chakanatipur |
| 5 | Chakbaliapal |
| 6 | Chirasungamuhan |
| 7 | Gunapur |
| 8 | Kachuapada |
| 9 | Kudmansing (Kadamansing) |
| 10 | Manunagar |
| 11 | Sungamuhan-2 |
| 12 | Sungamuhan-I |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bahiapal Gram Panchayat
Bahiapal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bahiapal 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)
Baliapal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahiapal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahiapal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bahiapal Gram Panchayat
Where is Bahiapal Gram Panchayat located?
Bahiapal Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliapal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bahiapal Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Bahiapal Gram Panchayat: Athabatia, Baliapal, Chakabrahma, Chakanatipur, and Chakbaliapal and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bahiapal Gram Panchayat come under?
Bahiapal Gram Panchayat comes under Baliapal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Bahiapal Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahiapal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bahiapal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliapal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bahiapal Gram Panchayat?
Bahiapal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bahiapal Gram Panchayat do?
Bahiapal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.