Santpur Gram Panchayat, Narala
Santpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Santpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Badchiching, Ghughurbahali, and Gumapadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santpur Gram Panchayat
Santpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badchiching |
| 2 | Ghughurbahali |
| 3 | Gumapadar |
| 4 | Kajumaska |
| 5 | Kutingpadar |
| 6 | Madhel |
| 7 | Pajibahali |
| 8 | Sanchiching |
| 9 | Sankarmal |
| 10 | Santpur |
| 11 | Sukunabhata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santpur Gram Panchayat
Santpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santpur 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 Santpur 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 Santpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Santpur Gram Panchayat located?
Santpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Santpur Gram Panchayat: Badchiching, Ghughurbahali, Gumapadar, Kajumaska, and Kutingpadar and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Santpur Gram Panchayat comes under Narala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Santpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Santpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santpur Gram Panchayat?
Santpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santpur Gram Panchayat do?
Santpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.