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