Badfeni Gram Panchayat, Khunta
Badfeni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Khunta Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Badfeni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Astapura, Badafeni, and Badaraikali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Badfeni Gram Panchayat
Badfeni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astapura |
| 2 | Badafeni |
| 3 | Badaraikali |
| 4 | Badkaranjia |
| 5 | Badsatsol |
| 6 | Balimundali |
| 7 | Beldangiri |
| 8 | Chhatrama |
| 9 | Kadadiha |
| 10 | Mahanpur |
| 11 | Manjari |
| 12 | Purunapani |
| 13 | Sankaranjia |
| 14 | Sanraikali |
| 15 | Saripada |
| 16 | Taladiha |
| 17 | Tavagadi |
| 18 | Tulasibani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Badfeni Gram Panchayat
Badfeni Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Badfeni 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)
Khunta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badfeni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badfeni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Badfeni Gram Panchayat
Where is Badfeni Gram Panchayat located?
Badfeni Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Khunta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Badfeni Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Badfeni Gram Panchayat: Astapura, Badafeni, Badaraikali, Badkaranjia, and Badsatsol and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Badfeni Gram Panchayat come under?
Badfeni Gram Panchayat comes under Khunta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Badfeni Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badfeni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Badfeni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khunta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Badfeni Gram Panchayat?
Badfeni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Badfeni Gram Panchayat do?
Badfeni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.