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