Tapadhol Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Tapadhol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Tapadhol Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Baradhip, Gedhilimunda, and Gedhilimundajungle. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tapadhol Gram Panchayat
Tapadhol Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baradhip |
| 2 | Gedhilimunda |
| 3 | Gedhilimundajungle |
| 4 | Kusumadarh |
| 5 | Sanadadar |
| 6 | Tapadhol |
| 7 | Uchakurum |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tapadhol Gram Panchayat
Tapadhol Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tapadhol 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tapadhol 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 Tapadhol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tapadhol Gram Panchayat
Where is Tapadhol Gram Panchayat located?
Tapadhol Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tapadhol Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Tapadhol Gram Panchayat: Baradhip, Gedhilimunda, Gedhilimundajungle, Kusumadarh, Sanadadar, Tapadhol, and Uchakurum.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tapadhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Tapadhol Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Tapadhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tapadhol Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tapadhol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tapadhol Gram Panchayat?
Tapadhol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tapadhol Gram Panchayat do?
Tapadhol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.