Balipal Gram Panchayat, Mahakalapada
Balipal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Balipal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Anduli, Balia, and Balipal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balipal Gram Panchayat
Balipal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anduli |
| 2 | Balia |
| 3 | Balipal |
| 4 | Basaghar |
| 5 | Ghantia Palli |
| 6 | Jasuapalli |
| 7 | Kalapara |
| 8 | Mulubasanta |
| 9 | Sri Chandan Pur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balipal Gram Panchayat
Balipal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balipal 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)
Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balipal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balipal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balipal Gram Panchayat
Where is Balipal Gram Panchayat located?
Balipal Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balipal Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Balipal Gram Panchayat: Anduli, Balia, Balipal, Basaghar, Ghantia Palli, Jasuapalli, Kalapara, Mulubasanta, and Sri Chandan Pur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balipal Gram Panchayat come under?
Balipal Gram Panchayat comes under Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Balipal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balipal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balipal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balipal Gram Panchayat?
Balipal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balipal Gram Panchayat do?
Balipal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.