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