Gochhapada Gram Panchayat, Phiringia
Gochhapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phiringia Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Gochhapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Banduli, Baulikia, and Damareju. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gochhapada Gram Panchayat
Gochhapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banduli |
| 2 | Baulikia |
| 3 | Damareju |
| 4 | Gidigulu |
| 5 | Gochhapada |
| 6 | Kadipari |
| 7 | Khajurigaon |
| 8 | Kulikura |
| 9 | Loharasahi |
| 10 | Nuagochhapada |
| 11 | Pipalmala |
| 12 | Rakadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gochhapada Gram Panchayat
Gochhapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gochhapada 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)
Phiringia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gochhapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gochhapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gochhapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Gochhapada Gram Panchayat located?
Gochhapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phiringia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gochhapada Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Gochhapada Gram Panchayat: Banduli, Baulikia, Damareju, Gidigulu, and Gochhapada and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gochhapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Gochhapada Gram Panchayat comes under Phiringia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Gochhapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gochhapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gochhapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phiringia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gochhapada Gram Panchayat?
Gochhapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gochhapada Gram Panchayat do?
Gochhapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.