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