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