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