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