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