Baharpur Gram Panchayat, Dharakote
Baharpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Baharpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Ambadabanahill, Badapalli, and Baharapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baharpur Gram Panchayat
Baharpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambadabanahill |
| 2 | Badapalli |
| 3 | Baharapur |
| 4 | Bakharakata |
| 5 | Dakibaja |
| 6 | Dhimiripalli |
| 7 | Dhobapalli |
| 8 | Gopalpur |
| 9 | Jagannathpur |
| 10 | Kadhakendupalli |
| 11 | Kathagada |
| 12 | Kendupalli |
| 13 | Kharipalli |
| 14 | Madhapur |
| 15 | Malijharahill |
| 16 | Padmapur |
| 17 | Sarapada |
| 18 | Tinitinapalli |
| 19 | Torapalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baharpur Gram Panchayat
Baharpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baharpur 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)
Dharakote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baharpur 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 Baharpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baharpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Baharpur Gram Panchayat located?
Baharpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baharpur Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Baharpur Gram Panchayat: Ambadabanahill, Badapalli, Baharapur, Bakharakata, and Dakibaja and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Baharpur Gram Panchayat comes under Dharakote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Baharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baharpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Baharpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dharakote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baharpur Gram Panchayat?
Baharpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baharpur Gram Panchayat do?
Baharpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.