Badagochha Gram Panchayat, Surada
Badagochha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Badagochha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Badagochha, Gandigam, and Gilamaha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Badagochha Gram Panchayat
Badagochha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badagochha |
| 2 | Gandigam |
| 3 | Gilamaha |
| 4 | Kaithagudi |
| 5 | Minangi |
| 6 | Nandapur |
| 7 | Piridibandha |
| 8 | Sanagochha |
| 9 | Uparaustapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Badagochha Gram Panchayat
Badagochha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Badagochha 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 Badagochha 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 Badagochha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Badagochha Gram Panchayat
Where is Badagochha Gram Panchayat located?
Badagochha Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Badagochha Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Badagochha Gram Panchayat: Badagochha, Gandigam, Gilamaha, Kaithagudi, Minangi, Nandapur, Piridibandha, Sanagochha, and Uparaustapada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Badagochha Gram Panchayat come under?
Badagochha Gram Panchayat comes under Surada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Badagochha Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badagochha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Badagochha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Badagochha Gram Panchayat?
Badagochha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Badagochha Gram Panchayat do?
Badagochha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.