Bilamala Gram Panchayat, Tumudibandh
Bilamala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Bilamala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Ambidikhol, Bikapanga, and Bilamal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bilamala Gram Panchayat
Bilamala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambidikhol |
| 2 | Bikapanga |
| 3 | Bilamal |
| 4 | Dhamanapanga |
| 5 | Dharnimaska |
| 6 | Dhudusi |
| 7 | Dumamaska |
| 8 | Galebada |
| 9 | Goibali |
| 10 | Goibali |
| 11 | Golampanga |
| 12 | Jubenal |
| 13 | Karanjikana |
| 14 | Karlangi |
| 15 | Khadapanga |
| 16 | Kineri |
| 17 | Mundamaska |
| 18 | Muskasaru |
| 19 | Pasakadi |
| 20 | Rajam |
| 21 | Sakasata |
| 22 | Saperabhatta |
| 23 | Silkuri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bilamala Gram Panchayat
Bilamala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bilamala 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)
Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bilamala 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 Bilamala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bilamala Gram Panchayat
Where is Bilamala Gram Panchayat located?
Bilamala Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bilamala Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Bilamala Gram Panchayat: Ambidikhol, Bikapanga, Bilamal, Dhamanapanga, and Dharnimaska and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bilamala Gram Panchayat come under?
Bilamala Gram Panchayat comes under Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Bilamala Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bilamala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bilamala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bilamala Gram Panchayat?
Bilamala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bilamala Gram Panchayat do?
Bilamala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.