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