Baham Gram Panchayat, Jujomura

Baham is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jujomura Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Baham Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badturang, Baham, and Kadalimunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Baham Gram Panchayat

Baham Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Badturang
2Baham
3Kadalimunda
4Khaliapali
5Khasupali
6Padhanpali
7Padiabahal
8Pudapara

Panchayati Raj Structure for Baham Gram Panchayat

Baham Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Baham 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)

Jujomura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baham Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baham Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Baham Gram Panchayat

Where is Baham Gram Panchayat located?

Baham Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jujomura Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Baham Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Baham Gram Panchayat: Badturang, Baham, Kadalimunda, Khaliapali, Khasupali, Padhanpali, Padiabahal, and Pudapara.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Baham Gram Panchayat come under?

Baham Gram Panchayat comes under Jujomura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.

Which District Panchayat does Baham Gram Panchayat come under?

Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baham Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Baham Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jujomura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Baham Gram Panchayat?

Baham Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Baham Gram Panchayat do?

Baham Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.