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