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