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