Kalama Gram Panchayat, Betnoti
Kalama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Kalama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Gobindraipur, Goudapatna, and Jaipuria. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalama Gram Panchayat
Kalama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gobindraipur |
| 2 | Goudapatna |
| 3 | Jaipuria |
| 4 | Kalama |
| 5 | Kanthi |
| 6 | Kantipur |
| 7 | Kasafal |
| 8 | Maheswarpur |
| 9 | Purusottampur |
| 10 | Rautarapur |
| 11 | Tilapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalama Gram Panchayat
Kalama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalama 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)
Betnoti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalama Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalama Gram Panchayat located?
Kalama Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalama Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kalama Gram Panchayat: Gobindraipur, Goudapatna, Jaipuria, Kalama, and Kanthi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalama Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalama Gram Panchayat comes under Betnoti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalama Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kalama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Betnoti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalama Gram Panchayat?
Kalama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalama Gram Panchayat do?
Kalama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.