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