Barakhama Gram Panchayat, Baliguda
Barakhama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Barakhama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Barakhama, Bukukia, and Dadipadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barakhama Gram Panchayat
Barakhama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barakhama |
| 2 | Bukukia |
| 3 | Dadipadar |
| 4 | Digipadi |
| 5 | Egarpadar |
| 6 | Gabangpadar |
| 7 | Gatingia |
| 8 | Gopakheta |
| 9 | Junagan |
| 10 | Mauthupadar |
| 11 | Nadapatang |
| 12 | Sakarapadi |
| 13 | Sirubali |
| 14 | Siturusahi |
| 15 | Siturusahi Jangal |
| 16 | Sumpadar |
| 17 | Takalpadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barakhama Gram Panchayat
Barakhama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barakhama 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)
Baliguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakhama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakhama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barakhama Gram Panchayat
Where is Barakhama Gram Panchayat located?
Barakhama Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barakhama Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Barakhama Gram Panchayat: Barakhama, Bukukia, Dadipadar, Digipadi, and Egarpadar and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barakhama Gram Panchayat come under?
Barakhama Gram Panchayat comes under Baliguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Barakhama Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakhama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Barakhama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barakhama Gram Panchayat?
Barakhama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barakhama Gram Panchayat do?
Barakhama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.