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