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