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