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