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