Balandapada Gram Panchayat, Phiringia
Balandapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phiringia Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Balandapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Baghapadar, Baghdunguri, and Balandapara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balandapada Gram Panchayat
Balandapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghapadar |
| 2 | Baghdunguri |
| 3 | Balandapara |
| 4 | Bapanga |
| 5 | Batabahali |
| 6 | Burusing |
| 7 | Damtora |
| 8 | Gangalarka |
| 9 | Kendugura |
| 10 | Lambakheta |
| 11 | Talpanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balandapada Gram Panchayat
Balandapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balandapada 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)
Phiringia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balandapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balandapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balandapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Balandapada Gram Panchayat located?
Balandapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phiringia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balandapada Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Balandapada Gram Panchayat: Baghapadar, Baghdunguri, Balandapara, Bapanga, and Batabahali and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balandapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Balandapada Gram Panchayat comes under Phiringia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Balandapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balandapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balandapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phiringia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balandapada Gram Panchayat?
Balandapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balandapada Gram Panchayat do?
Balandapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.