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