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