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