Santhapada Gram Panchayat, Talacher
Santhapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Talacher Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Santhapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Dasanali, Haturipal, and Jhariamba. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santhapada Gram Panchayat
Santhapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dasanali |
| 2 | Haturipal |
| 3 | Jhariamba |
| 4 | Nuapada |
| 5 | Santhapada |
| 6 | Tolakalundi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santhapada Gram Panchayat
Santhapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santhapada 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)
Talacher Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhapada 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 Santhapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santhapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Santhapada Gram Panchayat located?
Santhapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Talacher Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santhapada Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Santhapada Gram Panchayat: Dasanali, Haturipal, Jhariamba, Nuapada, Santhapada, and Tolakalundi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santhapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Santhapada Gram Panchayat comes under Talacher Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Santhapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santhapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Santhapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Talacher Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santhapada Gram Panchayat?
Santhapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santhapada Gram Panchayat do?
Santhapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.