Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat, Laxmipur
Bhitaragada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Barigam, Bhitaraguda, and Bhitaramarichamala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat
Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barigam |
| 2 | Bhitaraguda |
| 3 | Bhitaramarichamala |
| 4 | Bilaput |
| 5 | Biriguda |
| 6 | Charada |
| 7 | Ganaipadar |
| 8 | Girliput |
| 9 | Kapsiput |
| 10 | Lataput(Lamataput) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat
Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhitaragada 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)
Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat located?
Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat: Barigam, Bhitaraguda, Bhitaramarichamala, Bilaput, Biriguda, Charada, Ganaipadar, Girliput, Kapsiput, and Lataput(Lamataput).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat comes under Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat?
Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat do?
Bhitaragada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.