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