Barkand Gram Panchayat, Morada
Barkand is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Morada Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Barkand Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bahadasahi, Bainchadiha, and Baligadia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barkand Gram Panchayat
Barkand Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahadasahi |
| 2 | Bainchadiha |
| 3 | Baligadia |
| 4 | Bholagadia |
| 5 | Chamardahani |
| 6 | Champakhunta |
| 7 | Guhaldiha |
| 8 | Itamundia |
| 9 | Jamugadia |
| 10 | Jhinkiria |
| 11 | Kusumkoti |
| 12 | Musagadia |
| 13 | Ratanpur |
| 14 | Rekana |
| 15 | Tentulibati |
| 16 | Tiansi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barkand Gram Panchayat
Barkand Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barkand 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)
Morada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkand 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 Barkand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barkand Gram Panchayat
Where is Barkand Gram Panchayat located?
Barkand Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Morada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barkand Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Barkand Gram Panchayat: Bahadasahi, Bainchadiha, Baligadia, Bholagadia, and Chamardahani and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barkand Gram Panchayat come under?
Barkand Gram Panchayat comes under Morada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Barkand Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkand Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Barkand Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Morada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barkand Gram Panchayat?
Barkand Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barkand Gram Panchayat do?
Barkand Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.