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