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