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