Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat, Narala

Bad-Dharpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Badadharpur, Dhurkuti, and Dhusuguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat

Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Badadharpur
2Dhurkuti
3Dhusuguda
4Khaing
5Kucheijore
6Nagajhari
7Pajidahani
8Ratul
9Sanadhar Pur
10Sapdahani
11Sonepur
12Tentulipadar
13Tikirapara

Panchayati Raj Structure for Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat

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

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Bad-Dharpur 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)

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

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

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

FAQs about Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat

Where is Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat located?

Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat?

13 villages come under Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat: Badadharpur, Dhurkuti, Dhusuguda, Khaing, and Kucheijore and 8 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat come under?

Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat comes under Narala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.

Which District Panchayat does Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat come under?

Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat.

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

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat?

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

What does Bad-Dharpur Gram Panchayat do?

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