Borikana Gram Panchayat, Balikuda
Borikana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Borikana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Barilo, Barugudipada, and Begunia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Borikana Gram Panchayat
Borikana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barilo |
| 2 | Barugudipada |
| 3 | Begunia |
| 4 | Borikina |
| 5 | Darada |
| 6 | Dovala |
| 7 | Dua |
| 8 | Khandapasa |
| 9 | Kundapur |
| 10 | Olasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Borikana Gram Panchayat
Borikana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Borikana 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)
Balikuda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Borikana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Borikana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Borikana Gram Panchayat
Where is Borikana Gram Panchayat located?
Borikana Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Borikana Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Borikana Gram Panchayat: Barilo, Barugudipada, Begunia, Borikina, Darada, Dovala, Dua, Khandapasa, Kundapur, and Olasa.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Borikana Gram Panchayat come under?
Borikana Gram Panchayat comes under Balikuda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Borikana Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Borikana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Borikana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balikuda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Borikana Gram Panchayat?
Borikana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Borikana Gram Panchayat do?
Borikana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.