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