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