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