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