Balibandha Gram Panchayat, Jhumpura
Balibandha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Balibandha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Balibandha, Chingudiposi, and Dudhakundi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balibandha Gram Panchayat
Balibandha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balibandha |
| 2 | Chingudiposi |
| 3 | Dudhakundi |
| 4 | Kasipal |
| 5 | Katalposi |
| 6 | Kulhadihi |
| 7 | Manibandha |
| 8 | Murusuan |
| 9 | Rajabasa |
| 10 | Siriabahal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balibandha Gram Panchayat
Balibandha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balibandha 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)
Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balibandha 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 Balibandha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balibandha Gram Panchayat
Where is Balibandha Gram Panchayat located?
Balibandha Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balibandha Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balibandha Gram Panchayat: Balibandha, Chingudiposi, Dudhakundi, Kasipal, Katalposi, Kulhadihi, Manibandha, Murusuan, Rajabasa, and Siriabahal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balibandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Balibandha Gram Panchayat comes under Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Balibandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balibandha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balibandha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balibandha Gram Panchayat?
Balibandha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balibandha Gram Panchayat do?
Balibandha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.