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