Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat, Khajuripada
Balaskumpa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Balaskumph, Barikumpa, and Chandarupadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat
Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balaskumph |
| 2 | Barikumpa |
| 3 | Chandarupadar |
| 4 | Gedripaju |
| 5 | Kendarasahi |
| 6 | Khaliguduri |
| 7 | Khetapaju |
| 8 | Landurubira |
| 9 | Nabaguba |
| 10 | Nuasahi |
| 11 | Purunapani |
| 12 | Ranjakumpa |
| 13 | Selingigudari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat
Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balaskumpa 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)
Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balaskumpa 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 Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat
Where is Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat located?
Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat: Balaskumph, Barikumpa, Chandarupadar, Gedripaju, and Kendarasahi and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat come under?
Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat comes under Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat?
Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat do?
Balaskumpa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.