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