Babarda Gram Panchayat, Basta
Babarda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Babarda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Baharda, Barida, and Basangadobha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Babarda Gram Panchayat
Babarda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baharda |
| 2 | Barida |
| 3 | Basangadobha |
| 4 | Chandanpur |
| 5 | Dandika |
| 6 | Dhenukhoja |
| 7 | Gahirasimulia |
| 8 | Maladiha |
| 9 | Mechak |
| 10 | Punsita |
| 11 | Talatapanda |
| 12 | Upartapanda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Babarda Gram Panchayat
Babarda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Babarda 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)
Basta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babarda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babarda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Babarda Gram Panchayat
Where is Babarda Gram Panchayat located?
Babarda Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Babarda Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Babarda Gram Panchayat: Baharda, Barida, Basangadobha, Chandanpur, and Dandika and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Babarda Gram Panchayat come under?
Babarda Gram Panchayat comes under Basta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Babarda Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babarda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Babarda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Babarda Gram Panchayat?
Babarda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Babarda Gram Panchayat do?
Babarda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.