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