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