Badakanichi Gram Panchayat, Dahrmasala

Badakanichi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Badakanichi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Arakhapada, Bamphu, and Bararukha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Badakanichi Gram Panchayat

Badakanichi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Arakhapada
2Bamphu
3Bararukha
4Derabar
5Dhiapat
6Gogal
7Gopanagara
8Kaimabada
9Kankia
10Kukudeipur
11Naupal
12Osadeipur
13Radhanagar
14Talabana

Panchayati Raj Structure for Badakanichi Gram Panchayat

Badakanichi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Badakanichi 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)

Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badakanichi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badakanichi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Badakanichi Gram Panchayat

Where is Badakanichi Gram Panchayat located?

Badakanichi Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Badakanichi Gram Panchayat?

14 villages come under Badakanichi Gram Panchayat: Arakhapada, Bamphu, Bararukha, Derabar, and Dhiapat and 9 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Badakanichi Gram Panchayat come under?

Badakanichi Gram Panchayat comes under Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.

Which District Panchayat does Badakanichi Gram Panchayat come under?

Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badakanichi Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Badakanichi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Badakanichi Gram Panchayat?

Badakanichi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Badakanichi Gram Panchayat do?

Badakanichi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.