Bantala Gram Panchayat, Badchana
Bantala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Badchana Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Bantala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bachhuribandha, Baghua, and Bantala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bantala Gram Panchayat
Bantala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bachhuribandha |
| 2 | Baghua |
| 3 | Bantala |
| 4 | Bari |
| 5 | Barimula |
| 6 | Darianipada |
| 7 | Gokulapur |
| 8 | Jamujhar |
| 9 | Kaintipokhari |
| 10 | Kapastigiri |
| 11 | Kodeibatia |
| 12 | Osangira |
| 13 | Patayat |
| 14 | Thengada |
| 15 | Ubuka |
| 16 | Upula |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bantala Gram Panchayat
Bantala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bantala 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)
Badchana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bantala 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 Bantala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bantala Gram Panchayat
Where is Bantala Gram Panchayat located?
Bantala Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Badchana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bantala Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Bantala Gram Panchayat: Bachhuribandha, Baghua, Bantala, Bari, and Barimula and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bantala Gram Panchayat come under?
Bantala Gram Panchayat comes under Badchana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bantala Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bantala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bantala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Badchana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bantala Gram Panchayat?
Bantala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bantala Gram Panchayat do?
Bantala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.