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