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