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