Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat, Patana
Budhikapudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Patana Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Belapasi, Budhikapudi, and Gidhibasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat
Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belapasi |
| 2 | Budhikapudi |
| 3 | Gidhibasa |
| 4 | Laxmiposi |
| 5 | Neudipasi |
| 6 | Panapasi |
| 7 | Purandarpur |
| 8 | Putugaon |
| 9 | Tentala |
| 10 | Tentalapasi |
| 11 | Tentulikhunti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat
Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Budhikapudi 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)
Patana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Budhikapudi 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 Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat located?
Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Patana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat: Belapasi, Budhikapudi, Gidhibasa, Laxmiposi, and Neudipasi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat comes under Patana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat?
Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat do?
Budhikapudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.