Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Gadpokhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Barajodi, Bhudeisul, and Chakabasantapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat
Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barajodi |
| 2 | Bhudeisul |
| 3 | Chakabasantapur |
| 4 | Dahi |
| 5 | Darara(Darada) |
| 6 | Gadapokhari |
| 7 | Gagua |
| 8 | Gavar |
| 9 | Goursahi(Gaudasahi) |
| 10 | Guapal |
| 11 | Jaygarha |
| 12 | Kutirpal(Kuturipal) |
| 13 | Parikhama |
| 14 | Sapagadia |
| 15 | Sarata |
| 16 | Sarisuakapila-Jharibandhanata (Sarisua) |
| 17 | Tisalapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat
Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gadpokhari 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)
Khaira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gadpokhari 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 Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat
Where is Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat located?
Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat: Barajodi, Bhudeisul, Chakabasantapur, Dahi, and Darara(Darada) and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat?
Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat do?
Gadpokhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.