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