Santapur Gram Panchayat, Nischinta Koili
Santapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Nischinta Koili Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Santapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Brahmankhanda, Jaladia, and Manikpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santapur Gram Panchayat
Santapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmankhanda |
| 2 | Jaladia |
| 3 | Manikpur |
| 4 | Orikanta |
| 5 | Raghabpur |
| 6 | Rahansa |
| 7 | Santapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santapur Gram Panchayat
Santapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santapur 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)
Nischinta Koili Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santapur 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 Santapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Santapur Gram Panchayat located?
Santapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Nischinta Koili Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santapur Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Santapur Gram Panchayat: Brahmankhanda, Jaladia, Manikpur, Orikanta, Raghabpur, Rahansa, and Santapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Santapur Gram Panchayat comes under Nischinta Koili Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.
Which District Panchayat does Santapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Santapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nischinta Koili Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santapur Gram Panchayat?
Santapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santapur Gram Panchayat do?
Santapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.