Govindapur Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Govindapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Govindapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Balabhadrapur, Balikaranapur (Balikaranapur), and Galagan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Govindapur Gram Panchayat
Govindapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balabhadrapur |
| 2 | Balikaranapur (Balikaranapur) |
| 3 | Galagan |
| 4 | Gobindapur |
| 5 | Guhalagadia |
| 6 | Guhalagadia |
| 7 | Jaipur |
| 8 | Kantabania |
| 9 | Narama |
| 10 | Palaspur |
| 11 | Panisauli |
| 12 | Ramachandrapur |
| 13 | Sahapur |
| 14 | Salapada |
| 15 | Samsarpur |
| 16 | Sanabahadalpur |
| 17 | Sarasatia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Govindapur Gram Panchayat
Govindapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Govindapur 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 Govindapur 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 Govindapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Govindapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Govindapur Gram Panchayat located?
Govindapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Govindapur Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Govindapur Gram Panchayat: Balabhadrapur, Balikaranapur (Balikaranapur), Galagan, Gobindapur, and Guhalagadia and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Govindapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Govindapur Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Govindapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Govindapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Govindapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Govindapur Gram Panchayat?
Govindapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Govindapur Gram Panchayat do?
Govindapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.