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