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