Galapada Gram Panchayat, Hindol
Galapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Hindol Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Galapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Beruanpal, Bhanupada, and Chitipada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Galapada Gram Panchayat
Galapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beruanpal |
| 2 | Bhanupada |
| 3 | Chitipada |
| 4 | Galapada |
| 5 | Gandijhara |
| 6 | Jhadabandha |
| 7 | Kothalu |
| 8 | Nimabahali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Galapada Gram Panchayat
Galapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Galapada 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)
Hindol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galapada 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 Galapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Galapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Galapada Gram Panchayat located?
Galapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Hindol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Galapada Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Galapada Gram Panchayat: Beruanpal, Bhanupada, Chitipada, Galapada, Gandijhara, Jhadabandha, Kothalu, and Nimabahali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Galapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Galapada Gram Panchayat comes under Hindol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Galapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Galapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hindol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Galapada Gram Panchayat?
Galapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Galapada Gram Panchayat do?
Galapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.