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