Dapala Gram Panchayat, Kantamal
Dapala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantamal Panchayat Samiti and Boudh Zila Parishad. Dapala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baulasingh, Chandaniamunda, and Dapala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dapala Gram Panchayat
Dapala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baulasingh |
| 2 | Chandaniamunda |
| 3 | Dapala |
| 4 | Gurudaspur |
| 5 | Janimunda |
| 6 | Karamakhol |
| 7 | Laeda |
| 8 | Mrutunjayapur |
| 9 | Nagada |
| 10 | Paratala |
| 11 | Paribandh |
| 12 | Saradhapur |
| 13 | Similikata |
| 14 | Tilikamal |
| 15 | Tokeipali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dapala Gram Panchayat
Dapala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dapala 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)
Kantamal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dapala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dapala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dapala Gram Panchayat
Where is Dapala Gram Panchayat located?
Dapala Gram Panchayat is located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantamal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dapala Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Dapala Gram Panchayat: Baulasingh, Chandaniamunda, Dapala, Gurudaspur, and Janimunda and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dapala Gram Panchayat come under?
Dapala Gram Panchayat comes under Kantamal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Boudh district.
Which District Panchayat does Dapala Gram Panchayat come under?
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dapala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dapala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kantamal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Boudh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dapala Gram Panchayat?
Dapala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dapala Gram Panchayat do?
Dapala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.