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