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