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