Bhodar Gram Panchayat, Nimapada
Bhodar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Bhodar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bhodar, Bisimatri, and Brahmakundi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhodar Gram Panchayat
Bhodar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhodar |
| 2 | Bisimatri |
| 3 | Brahmakundi |
| 4 | Gadajhinkiria |
| 5 | Gobindpur |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Kantilo |
| 8 | Naraharipur |
| 9 | Nuagan |
| 10 | Olans |
| 11 | Orapata |
| 12 | Sankhapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhodar Gram Panchayat
Bhodar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhodar 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)
Nimapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhodar 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 Bhodar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhodar Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhodar Gram Panchayat located?
Bhodar Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhodar Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Bhodar Gram Panchayat: Bhodar, Bisimatri, Brahmakundi, Gadajhinkiria, and Gobindpur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhodar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhodar Gram Panchayat comes under Nimapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhodar Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhodar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhodar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nimapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhodar Gram Panchayat?
Bhodar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhodar Gram Panchayat do?
Bhodar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.