Digapada Gram Panchayat, Beguniapada
Digapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Digapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chhachina, Chhachinajaganathapur, and Dhamanakholamadhusudanpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Digapada Gram Panchayat
Digapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chhachina |
| 2 | Chhachinajaganathapur |
| 3 | Dhamanakholamadhusudanpur |
| 4 | Dhanurjayapur |
| 5 | Digapadajaganathapur |
| 6 | Inamghosaraghai |
| 7 | Neulisrinibasapur |
| 8 | Rengitipalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Digapada Gram Panchayat
Digapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Digapada 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)
Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Digapada 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 Digapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Digapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Digapada Gram Panchayat located?
Digapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Digapada Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Digapada Gram Panchayat: Chhachina, Chhachinajaganathapur, Dhamanakholamadhusudanpur, Dhanurjayapur, Digapadajaganathapur, Inamghosaraghai, Neulisrinibasapur, and Rengitipalli.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Digapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Digapada Gram Panchayat comes under Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Digapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Digapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Digapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Digapada Gram Panchayat?
Digapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Digapada Gram Panchayat do?
Digapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.