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