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