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