Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat, Rairakhol
Bhaliakata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Badpati, Balbaspur, and Bhaliakata. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat
Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badpati |
| 2 | Balbaspur |
| 3 | Bhaliakata |
| 4 | Budhikhamar |
| 5 | Chhelikhai |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Jhankarpali |
| 8 | Kaudiapali |
| 9 | Kaunsipani |
| 10 | Kusurda |
| 11 | Pratappur |
| 12 | Sagjori |
| 13 | Satsama |
| 14 | Tudabahal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat
Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhaliakata 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)
Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat located?
Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat: Badpati, Balbaspur, Bhaliakata, Budhikhamar, and Chhelikhai and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat comes under Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat?
Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat do?
Bhaliakata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.