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