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