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