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