Bhadra Gram Panchayat, Saintala
Bhadra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Bhadra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Badamunda, Barahmal, and Bargaon. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhadra Gram Panchayat
Bhadra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badamunda |
| 2 | Barahmal |
| 3 | Bargaon |
| 4 | Bhadra |
| 5 | Chitamara |
| 6 | Dangabahal |
| 7 | Jubamal |
| 8 | Karlakhunta |
| 9 | Khasbahal |
| 10 | Luhurapali |
| 11 | Mahagaon |
| 12 | Narikata |
| 13 | Nuapara |
| 14 | Samachuan |
| 15 | Siletpara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhadra Gram Panchayat
Bhadra Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhadra 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)
Saintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhadra 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 Bhadra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhadra Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhadra Gram Panchayat located?
Bhadra Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhadra Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Bhadra Gram Panchayat: Badamunda, Barahmal, Bargaon, Bhadra, and Chitamara and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhadra Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhadra Gram Panchayat comes under Saintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhadra Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhadra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhadra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhadra Gram Panchayat?
Bhadra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhadra Gram Panchayat do?
Bhadra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.