Jharapada Gram Panchayat, Kantapada
Jharapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantapada Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Jharapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bada Kharamanga, Badawaubarai, and Chaupada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jharapada Gram Panchayat
Jharapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bada Kharamanga |
| 2 | Badawaubarai |
| 3 | Chaupada |
| 4 | Jharapara |
| 5 | Kamarsahi |
| 6 | Tarjana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharapada Gram Panchayat
Jharapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jharapada 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 Jharapada 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 Jharapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jharapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Jharapada Gram Panchayat located?
Jharapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jharapada Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Jharapada Gram Panchayat: Bada Kharamanga, Badawaubarai, Chaupada, Jharapara, Kamarsahi, and Tarjana.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jharapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharapada Gram Panchayat comes under Kantapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.
Which District Panchayat does Jharapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jharapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kantapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jharapada Gram Panchayat?
Jharapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jharapada Gram Panchayat do?
Jharapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.