Ranapana Gram Panchayat, Bahanaga
Ranapana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Ranapana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Begunia, Betagadia, and Bishnuchak. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ranapana Gram Panchayat
Ranapana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begunia |
| 2 | Betagadia |
| 3 | Bishnuchak |
| 4 | Chakapatharapentha |
| 5 | Chaksomanathpur |
| 6 | Gunuda |
| 7 | Kaharagohiri |
| 8 | Maitrapur |
| 9 | Maladapada |
| 10 | Manjarigan |
| 11 | Nuapada |
| 12 | Panapana |
| 13 | Raghunathpurpatana |
| 14 | Sarasatia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ranapana Gram Panchayat
Ranapana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ranapana 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 Ranapana 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 Ranapana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ranapana Gram Panchayat
Where is Ranapana Gram Panchayat located?
Ranapana Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ranapana Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Ranapana Gram Panchayat: Begunia, Betagadia, Bishnuchak, Chakapatharapentha, and Chaksomanathpur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ranapana Gram Panchayat come under?
Ranapana Gram Panchayat comes under Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Ranapana Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ranapana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ranapana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ranapana Gram Panchayat?
Ranapana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ranapana Gram Panchayat do?
Ranapana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.