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