Karalapada Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna
Karalapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Karalapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Dangriguda, Domuhani, and Haladigarh. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karalapada Gram Panchayat
Karalapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dangriguda |
| 2 | Domuhani |
| 3 | Haladigarh |
| 4 | Karlapada |
| 5 | Kendugupka |
| 6 | Madingpadar |
| 7 | Padiagaon |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karalapada Gram Panchayat
Karalapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karalapada 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)
Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karalapada 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 Karalapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karalapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Karalapada Gram Panchayat located?
Karalapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karalapada Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Karalapada Gram Panchayat: Dangriguda, Domuhani, Haladigarh, Karlapada, Kendugupka, Madingpadar, and Padiagaon.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karalapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Karalapada Gram Panchayat comes under Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Karalapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karalapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Karalapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karalapada Gram Panchayat?
Karalapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karalapada Gram Panchayat do?
Karalapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.