Badjharan Gram Panchayat, Bijatala
Badjharan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Badjharan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Ambadiha, Badjharan, and Baigankudar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Badjharan Gram Panchayat
Badjharan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambadiha |
| 2 | Badjharan |
| 3 | Baigankudar |
| 4 | Bhalujodi |
| 5 | Dhobadiha |
| 6 | Dunguri |
| 7 | Jayantpur |
| 8 | Jodia |
| 9 | Madansila |
| 10 | Podachakdi |
| 11 | Pokharia |
| 12 | Sanjharan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Badjharan Gram Panchayat
Badjharan Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Badjharan 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)
Bijatala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badjharan 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 Badjharan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Badjharan Gram Panchayat
Where is Badjharan Gram Panchayat located?
Badjharan Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Badjharan Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Badjharan Gram Panchayat: Ambadiha, Badjharan, Baigankudar, Bhalujodi, and Dhobadiha and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Badjharan Gram Panchayat come under?
Badjharan Gram Panchayat comes under Bijatala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Badjharan Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Badjharan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Badjharan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijatala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Badjharan Gram Panchayat?
Badjharan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Badjharan Gram Panchayat do?
Badjharan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.