Govindpur Gram Panchayat, Kantapada
Govindpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantapada Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Govindpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Balipada, Gobindpur, and Gopalpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Govindpur Gram Panchayat
Govindpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balipada |
| 2 | Gobindpur |
| 3 | Gopalpur |
| 4 | Kajalpur |
| 5 | Majurai |
| 6 | Mankha |
| 7 | Sankhua |
| 8 | Simalda |
| 9 | Sirsundarpur |
| 10 | Taradapada |
| 11 | Tithapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Govindpur Gram Panchayat
Govindpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Govindpur 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)
Kantapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Govindpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Govindpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Govindpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Govindpur Gram Panchayat located?
Govindpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Govindpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Govindpur Gram Panchayat: Balipada, Gobindpur, Gopalpur, Kajalpur, and Majurai and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Govindpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Govindpur Gram Panchayat comes under Kantapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.
Which District Panchayat does Govindpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Govindpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Govindpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kantapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Govindpur Gram Panchayat?
Govindpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Govindpur Gram Panchayat do?
Govindpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.