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