Raipanka Gram Panchayat, Mohana
Raipanka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Raipanka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Buriguda, Garada, and Geranga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raipanka Gram Panchayat
Raipanka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buriguda |
| 2 | Garada |
| 3 | Geranga |
| 4 | Karigiju |
| 5 | Kirilibaju |
| 6 | Kodakadama |
| 7 | Likhiriguda |
| 8 | Mahaguda |
| 9 | Mandrabaju |
| 10 | Raba |
| 11 | Raipanka |
| 12 | Siklama(Sikilima) |
| 13 | Taladakarpanka |
| 14 | Terakamaha |
| 15 | Uppar Dakarapanka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raipanka Gram Panchayat
Raipanka Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raipanka 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)
Mohana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipanka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipanka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raipanka Gram Panchayat
Where is Raipanka Gram Panchayat located?
Raipanka Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raipanka Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Raipanka Gram Panchayat: Buriguda, Garada, Geranga, Karigiju, and Kirilibaju and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raipanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Raipanka Gram Panchayat comes under Mohana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Raipanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipanka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Raipanka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raipanka Gram Panchayat?
Raipanka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raipanka Gram Panchayat do?
Raipanka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.