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