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