Baruda Gram Panchayat, Bhanjanagar
Baruda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhanjanagar Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Baruda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Andharikota, Baliapata, and Baruda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baruda Gram Panchayat
Baruda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andharikota |
| 2 | Baliapata |
| 3 | Baruda |
| 4 | Bilipada |
| 5 | Boribandha |
| 6 | Gujurali |
| 7 | Kasakendupali |
| 8 | Khairaputi |
| 9 | Kotipada |
| 10 | Raipalli |
| 11 | Sanatulasipali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baruda Gram Panchayat
Baruda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baruda 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 Baruda 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 Baruda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baruda Gram Panchayat
Where is Baruda Gram Panchayat located?
Baruda Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhanjanagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baruda Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Baruda Gram Panchayat: Andharikota, Baliapata, Baruda, Bilipada, and Boribandha and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baruda Gram Panchayat come under?
Baruda Gram Panchayat comes under Bhanjanagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Baruda Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baruda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Baruda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhanjanagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baruda Gram Panchayat?
Baruda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baruda Gram Panchayat do?
Baruda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.