Boxama Gram Panchayat, Kuchinda
Boxama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Boxama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Amil-Chuan, Balipata, and Baxma. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Boxama Gram Panchayat
Boxama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amil-Chuan |
| 2 | Balipata |
| 3 | Baxma |
| 4 | Bheluapal |
| 5 | Charbhati |
| 6 | Dobhaya |
| 7 | Jamankira |
| 8 | Katunagar |
| 9 | Kelipadar |
| 10 | Kuilaridhuda |
| 11 | Lad |
| 12 | Sakanda |
| 13 | Sardhapali |
| 14 | Tainsar |
| 15 | Thakurniktimal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Boxama Gram Panchayat
Boxama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Boxama 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)
Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Boxama 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 Boxama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Boxama Gram Panchayat
Where is Boxama Gram Panchayat located?
Boxama Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Boxama Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Boxama Gram Panchayat: Amil-Chuan, Balipata, Baxma, Bheluapal, and Charbhati and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Boxama Gram Panchayat come under?
Boxama Gram Panchayat comes under Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Boxama Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Boxama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Boxama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Boxama Gram Panchayat?
Boxama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Boxama Gram Panchayat do?
Boxama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.