Biras Gram Panchayat, Basudevpur
Biras is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Basudevpur Panchayat Samiti and Bhadrak Zila Parishad. Biras Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bahupokhari, Balapur, and Balapurkhasmahal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Biras Gram Panchayat
Biras Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahupokhari |
| 2 | Balapur |
| 3 | Balapurkhasmahal |
| 4 | Biras |
| 5 | Gadala Khas |
| 6 | Kaligadi |
| 7 | Kansaripur |
| 8 | Kerasahi |
| 9 | Sriramgaria |
| 10 | Tambakhandi |
| 11 | Tambakhandi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Biras Gram Panchayat
Biras Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Biras 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)
Basudevpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Biras 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 Biras Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Biras Gram Panchayat
Where is Biras Gram Panchayat located?
Biras Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Basudevpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Biras Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Biras Gram Panchayat: Bahupokhari, Balapur, Balapurkhasmahal, Biras, and Gadala Khas and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Biras Gram Panchayat come under?
Biras Gram Panchayat comes under Basudevpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhadrak district.
Which District Panchayat does Biras Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Biras Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Biras Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basudevpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhadrak Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Biras Gram Panchayat?
Biras Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Biras Gram Panchayat do?
Biras Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.