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