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