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