Badapokhari Gram Panchayat, Oupada
Badapokhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Oupada Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Badapokhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Aghasul, Ambagadia, and Badapokhri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Badapokhari Gram Panchayat
Badapokhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aghasul |
| 2 | Ambagadia |
| 3 | Badapokhri |
| 4 | Badhi |
| 5 | BAGHA AMPUDA |
| 6 | Balimundali |
| 7 | Brajakishorepur |
| 8 | Budakhunta |
| 9 | Daripokhari |
| 10 | Jayanarayanpur |
| 11 | Jokagadia |
| 12 | Niankhia |
| 13 | Nuagaon |
| 14 | Rodanapur |
| 15 | Similipal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Badapokhari Gram Panchayat
Badapokhari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Badapokhari 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)
Oupada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badapokhari 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 Badapokhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Badapokhari Gram Panchayat
Where is Badapokhari Gram Panchayat located?
Badapokhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Oupada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Badapokhari Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Badapokhari Gram Panchayat: Aghasul, Ambagadia, Badapokhri, Badhi, and BAGHA AMPUDA and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Badapokhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Badapokhari Gram Panchayat comes under Oupada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Badapokhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badapokhari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Badapokhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Oupada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Badapokhari Gram Panchayat?
Badapokhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Badapokhari Gram Panchayat do?
Badapokhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.