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