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