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