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