Battaguda Gram Panchayat, Baliguda
Battaguda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Battaguda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bandemila, Bataguda, and Gadaringia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Battaguda Gram Panchayat
Battaguda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandemila |
| 2 | Bataguda |
| 3 | Gadaringia |
| 4 | Gangeri |
| 5 | Jakikia |
| 6 | Kambaguda |
| 7 | Mathumila |
| 8 | Pusangia |
| 9 | Samaragan |
| 10 | Singamila |
| 11 | Tagakia |
| 12 | Tangam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Battaguda Gram Panchayat
Battaguda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Battaguda 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 Battaguda 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 Battaguda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Battaguda Gram Panchayat
Where is Battaguda Gram Panchayat located?
Battaguda Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Battaguda Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Battaguda Gram Panchayat: Bandemila, Bataguda, Gadaringia, Gangeri, and Jakikia and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Battaguda Gram Panchayat come under?
Battaguda Gram Panchayat comes under Baliguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Battaguda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Battaguda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Battaguda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Battaguda Gram Panchayat?
Battaguda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Battaguda Gram Panchayat do?
Battaguda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.