Bahanada Gram Panchayat, Khunta
Bahanada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Khunta Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Bahanada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Anlasuli, Bahanada, and Bandhagoda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bahanada Gram Panchayat
Bahanada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anlasuli |
| 2 | Bahanada |
| 3 | Bandhagoda |
| 4 | Barhagadia |
| 5 | Gayalamara |
| 6 | Haladipal |
| 7 | Hirapur |
| 8 | Jamsuli |
| 9 | Kadapalasa |
| 10 | Raghunathpur |
| 11 | Saharbeda |
| 12 | Salabani |
| 13 | Sanpathara |
| 14 | Simagadia |
| 15 | Sirisghutu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bahanada Gram Panchayat
Bahanada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bahanada 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 Bahanada 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 Bahanada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bahanada Gram Panchayat
Where is Bahanada Gram Panchayat located?
Bahanada Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Khunta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bahanada Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Bahanada Gram Panchayat: Anlasuli, Bahanada, Bandhagoda, Barhagadia, and Gayalamara and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bahanada Gram Panchayat come under?
Bahanada Gram Panchayat comes under Khunta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Bahanada Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahanada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bahanada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khunta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bahanada Gram Panchayat?
Bahanada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bahanada Gram Panchayat do?
Bahanada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.