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