Talapada Gram Panchayat, Khallikote
Talapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Talapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ambajharanuapalli, Banabanjar, and Brajarajpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Talapada Gram Panchayat
Talapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambajharanuapalli |
| 2 | Banabanjar |
| 3 | Brajarajpur |
| 4 | Kanasuna |
| 5 | Kancharapalli |
| 6 | Magurabadi |
| 7 | Maharatha Billa |
| 8 | Talapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Talapada Gram Panchayat
Talapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Talapada 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)
Khallikote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talapada 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 Talapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Talapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Talapada Gram Panchayat located?
Talapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Talapada Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Talapada Gram Panchayat: Ambajharanuapalli, Banabanjar, Brajarajpur, Kanasuna, Kancharapalli, Magurabadi, Maharatha Billa, and Talapada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Talapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Talapada Gram Panchayat comes under Khallikote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Talapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Talapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khallikote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Talapada Gram Panchayat?
Talapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Talapada Gram Panchayat do?
Talapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.