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