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