Batighara Gram Panchayat, Mahakalapada
Batighara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Batighara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Badatubi, Barakoli Khala, and Batighar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Batighara Gram Panchayat
Batighara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badatubi |
| 2 | Barakoli Khala |
| 3 | Batighar |
| 4 | Hetamundia |
| 5 | Hukitola |
| 6 | Jogidhankud |
| 7 | Nipania |
| 8 | Sanatubi |
| 9 | Saralikud |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Batighara Gram Panchayat
Batighara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Batighara 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 Batighara 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 Batighara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Batighara Gram Panchayat
Where is Batighara Gram Panchayat located?
Batighara Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Batighara Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Batighara Gram Panchayat: Badatubi, Barakoli Khala, Batighar, Hetamundia, Hukitola, Jogidhankud, Nipania, Sanatubi, and Saralikud.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Batighara Gram Panchayat come under?
Batighara Gram Panchayat comes under Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Batighara Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batighara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Batighara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Batighara Gram Panchayat?
Batighara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Batighara Gram Panchayat do?
Batighara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.