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