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