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