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