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