Balikhamar Gram Panchayat, Tarbha
Balikhamar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Tarbha Panchayat Samiti and Sonepur Zila Parishad. Balikhamar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Balikhamar, Bileiberna, and Jhilimunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balikhamar Gram Panchayat
Balikhamar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balikhamar |
| 2 | Bileiberna |
| 3 | Jhilimunda |
| 4 | Karla Muhan |
| 5 | Karla Muhan Jungle |
| 6 | Putukipali |
| 7 | Rengali Bahali Jungle |
| 8 | Rengalibahali |
| 9 | Sindhijore |
| 10 | Sindhol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balikhamar Gram Panchayat
Balikhamar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balikhamar 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)
Tarbha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikhamar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikhamar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balikhamar Gram Panchayat
Where is Balikhamar Gram Panchayat located?
Balikhamar Gram Panchayat is located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Tarbha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balikhamar Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Balikhamar Gram Panchayat: Balikhamar, Bileiberna, Jhilimunda, Karla Muhan, Karla Muhan Jungle, Putukipali, Rengali Bahali Jungle, Rengalibahali, Sindhijore, and Sindhol.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balikhamar Gram Panchayat come under?
Balikhamar Gram Panchayat comes under Tarbha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sonepur district.
Which District Panchayat does Balikhamar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balikhamar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Balikhamar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tarbha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sonepur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balikhamar Gram Panchayat?
Balikhamar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balikhamar Gram Panchayat do?
Balikhamar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.