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