Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat, Basta
Raghunathpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Ambakuruchi, Asti, and Beldandia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat
Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambakuruchi |
| 2 | Asti |
| 3 | Beldandia |
| 4 | Beli |
| 5 | Chakarjuni |
| 6 | Dolbad |
| 7 | Gholei |
| 8 | Gilajori |
| 9 | Gusainpatana |
| 10 | Machharanka |
| 11 | Madhupura |
| 12 | Madhupurakandagan |
| 13 | Ramchaka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat
Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raghunathpur 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)
Basta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat located?
Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat: Ambakuruchi, Asti, Beldandia, Beli, and Chakarjuni and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat comes under Basta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat?
Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat do?
Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.