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