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