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