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