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