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