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