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