Gadpada Gram Panchayat, Basta
Gadpada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Gadpada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Ambagadia, Bakharabad, and Budhakhandi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gadpada Gram Panchayat
Gadpada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambagadia |
| 2 | Bakharabad |
| 3 | Budhakhandi |
| 4 | Dimicha |
| 5 | Garapada(Gadapada) |
| 6 | Hirapur |
| 7 | Jahatabada |
| 8 | Jamunia |
| 9 | Lachhamankhunta |
| 10 | Oriasasan |
| 11 | Paschimsimulia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gadpada Gram Panchayat
Gadpada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gadpada 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)
Basta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gadpada 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 Gadpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gadpada Gram Panchayat
Where is Gadpada Gram Panchayat located?
Gadpada Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gadpada Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Gadpada Gram Panchayat: Ambagadia, Bakharabad, Budhakhandi, Dimicha, and Garapada(Gadapada) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gadpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Gadpada Gram Panchayat comes under Basta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Gadpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gadpada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gadpada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gadpada Gram Panchayat?
Gadpada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gadpada Gram Panchayat do?
Gadpada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.