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