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