Begunia Gram Panchayat, Nilgiri
Begunia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Begunia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Begunia, Bhaktanandpur, and Damagandira. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Begunia Gram Panchayat
Begunia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begunia |
| 2 | Bhaktanandpur |
| 3 | Damagandira |
| 4 | Dobati |
| 5 | Kusunapur |
| 6 | Naichhanapur |
| 7 | Nisankhapur |
| 8 | Patharagarh |
| 9 | Ramachandrapur |
| 10 | Sasapal |
| 11 | Totapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Begunia Gram Panchayat
Begunia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Begunia 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)
Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Begunia 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 Begunia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Begunia Gram Panchayat
Where is Begunia Gram Panchayat located?
Begunia Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Begunia Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Begunia Gram Panchayat: Begunia, Bhaktanandpur, Damagandira, Dobati, and Kusunapur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Begunia Gram Panchayat come under?
Begunia Gram Panchayat comes under Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Begunia Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Begunia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Begunia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nilgiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Begunia Gram Panchayat?
Begunia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Begunia Gram Panchayat do?
Begunia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.