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