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