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