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