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