Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat, Sanakhemundi
Taptapani Govindapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Sanakhemundi Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Barigam, Belagada, and Damapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat
Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barigam |
| 2 | Belagada |
| 3 | Damapur |
| 4 | Dasaipur |
| 5 | Dhimiripalli |
| 6 | Dutiyagundiriguda |
| 7 | Gobindapur |
| 8 | Jakara |
| 9 | Kaliburai |
| 10 | Katapalli |
| 11 | Khaparabad |
| 12 | Khaparaganda |
| 13 | Khemundikhola |
| 14 | Laxminarayanpur |
| 15 | Narendrapur |
| 16 | Nuagam |
| 17 | Palukhola |
| 18 | Samantarapur |
| 19 | Sampada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat
Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Taptapani Govindapur 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 Taptapani Govindapur 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 Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat located?
Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Sanakhemundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat: Barigam, Belagada, Damapur, Dasaipur, and Dhimiripalli and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat comes under Sanakhemundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sanakhemundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat?
Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat do?
Taptapani Govindapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.