Barkote Block, Deogarh (Odisha)
Barkote is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Deogarh district of Odisha. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Barkote Block consists of 26 Gram Panchayats covering 230 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Barkote Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Barkote Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rambhei | 16 |
| 2 | Kandhal | 6 |
| 3 | Dantaribahal | 7 |
| 4 | Kantapali | 14 |
| 5 | Bijayanagar | 7 |
| 6 | Danra | 19 |
| 7 | Balam | 6 |
| 8 | Basalai | 8 |
| 9 | Chheplipali | 3 |
| 10 | Kelda | 8 |
| 11 | Raitabahal | 18 |
| 12 | Kadopada | 11 |
| 13 | Jharakhandhal | 7 |
| 14 | Singhsal | 8 |
| 15 | Balanda | 12 |
| 16 | Kaliapal | 9 |
| 17 | Saruali | 7 |
| 18 | Gurusang | 6 |
| 19 | Saida | 4 |
| 20 | Bamparda | 10 |
| 21 | Kalla | 3 |
| 22 | Dandasingha | 13 |
| 23 | Kaunsibahal | 11 |
| 24 | Madhyapur | 12 |
| 25 | Golabandha | 4 |
| 26 | Kendeijuri | 1 |