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