Kilasama Gram Panchayat, Dhankauda
Kilasama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dhankauda Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Kilasama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Balbas-Pur, Gourdihi, and Gourpali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kilasama Gram Panchayat
Kilasama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balbas-Pur |
| 2 | Gourdihi |
| 3 | Gourpali |
| 4 | Jharghati |
| 5 | Kilasama |
| 6 | Kumbharkata |
| 7 | Pitapali |
| 8 | Saletikira |
| 9 | Sangulpali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kilasama Gram Panchayat
Kilasama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kilasama 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 Kilasama 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 Kilasama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kilasama Gram Panchayat
Where is Kilasama Gram Panchayat located?
Kilasama Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dhankauda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kilasama Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kilasama Gram Panchayat: Balbas-Pur, Gourdihi, Gourpali, Jharghati, Kilasama, Kumbharkata, Pitapali, Saletikira, and Sangulpali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kilasama Gram Panchayat come under?
Kilasama Gram Panchayat comes under Dhankauda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kilasama Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kilasama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kilasama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhankauda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kilasama Gram Panchayat?
Kilasama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kilasama Gram Panchayat do?
Kilasama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.