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