Ostapal Gram Panchayat, Danagadi
Ostapal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Danagadi Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Ostapal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Harikansa, Majhipal, and Mantiri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ostapal Gram Panchayat
Ostapal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harikansa |
| 2 | Majhipal |
| 3 | Mantiri |
| 4 | Nipania |
| 5 | Nukhiripal |
| 6 | Ostapal |
| 7 | Paikalibagapatia |
| 8 | Sainkula |
| 9 | Sobara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ostapal Gram Panchayat
Ostapal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ostapal 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)
Danagadi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ostapal 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 Ostapal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ostapal Gram Panchayat
Where is Ostapal Gram Panchayat located?
Ostapal Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Danagadi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ostapal Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Ostapal Gram Panchayat: Harikansa, Majhipal, Mantiri, Nipania, Nukhiripal, Ostapal, Paikalibagapatia, Sainkula, and Sobara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ostapal Gram Panchayat come under?
Ostapal Gram Panchayat comes under Danagadi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Ostapal Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ostapal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ostapal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Danagadi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ostapal Gram Panchayat?
Ostapal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ostapal Gram Panchayat do?
Ostapal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.