Barakandha Gram Panchayat, Mahakalapada
Barakandha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Barakandha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Akhadasali, Barakandha, and Chheda Kani. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barakandha Gram Panchayat
Barakandha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akhadasali |
| 2 | Barakandha |
| 3 | Chheda Kani |
| 4 | Dasarajapur |
| 5 | Goja Bandha |
| 6 | Gokha Khati |
| 7 | Kiabaria |
| 8 | Mahula Kandha |
| 9 | Marichakani |
| 10 | Nalitajori Pal |
| 11 | Potakani |
| 12 | Sathiabati |
| 13 | Tentuli-Kandha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barakandha Gram Panchayat
Barakandha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barakandha 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 Barakandha 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 Barakandha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barakandha Gram Panchayat
Where is Barakandha Gram Panchayat located?
Barakandha Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barakandha Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Barakandha Gram Panchayat: Akhadasali, Barakandha, Chheda Kani, Dasarajapur, and Goja Bandha and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barakandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Barakandha Gram Panchayat comes under Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Barakandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakandha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Barakandha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barakandha Gram Panchayat?
Barakandha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barakandha Gram Panchayat do?
Barakandha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.