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