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