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