Baripada Gram Panchayat, Bahanaga
Baripada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Baripada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ataspur, Balarampur, and Baripada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baripada Gram Panchayat
Baripada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ataspur |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Baripada |
| 4 | Jagannathpur |
| 5 | Karanjabindha |
| 6 | Kheranga |
| 7 | Laxminarayanpurpatana |
| 8 | Madanapur |
| 9 | Maharudrapur |
| 10 | Osanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baripada Gram Panchayat
Baripada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baripada 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)
Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baripada 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 Baripada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baripada Gram Panchayat
Where is Baripada Gram Panchayat located?
Baripada Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baripada Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Baripada Gram Panchayat: Ataspur, Balarampur, Baripada, Jagannathpur, Karanjabindha, Kheranga, Laxminarayanpurpatana, Madanapur, Maharudrapur, and Osanga.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Baripada Gram Panchayat comes under Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Baripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baripada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Baripada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baripada Gram Panchayat?
Baripada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baripada Gram Panchayat do?
Baripada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.