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