Balarampur Gram Panchayat, Dharakote
Balarampur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Balarampur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Agula, Aliguda, and Balarampur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balarampur Gram Panchayat
Balarampur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agula |
| 2 | Aliguda |
| 3 | Balarampur |
| 4 | Damapur |
| 5 | Jaganathapur |
| 6 | Jhirijhira |
| 7 | Kadaguda |
| 8 | Kandhaburupada |
| 9 | Kanheipur |
| 10 | Lalitapur |
| 11 | Makundapur |
| 12 | Tanarjipalli |
| 13 | Usta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balarampur Gram Panchayat
Balarampur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balarampur 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)
Dharakote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balarampur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balarampur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balarampur Gram Panchayat
Where is Balarampur Gram Panchayat located?
Balarampur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balarampur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Balarampur Gram Panchayat: Agula, Aliguda, Balarampur, Damapur, and Jaganathapur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balarampur Gram Panchayat come under?
Balarampur Gram Panchayat comes under Dharakote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Balarampur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balarampur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balarampur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dharakote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balarampur Gram Panchayat?
Balarampur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balarampur Gram Panchayat do?
Balarampur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.