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