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