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