Dera Gram Panchayat, Rajnagar
Dera is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Dera Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Badhi, Baghadia, and Bhatasahi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dera Gram Panchayat
Dera Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badhi |
| 2 | Baghadia |
| 3 | Bhatasahi |
| 4 | Chinchiri |
| 5 | Dera |
| 6 | Dhobeigarh |
| 7 | Gahmasikhar |
| 8 | Gokhani |
| 9 | Junapanga |
| 10 | Kathapangara |
| 11 | Kathuaganda |
| 12 | Khandiora |
| 13 | Nuagan |
| 14 | Nuapokhari |
| 15 | Sendhakani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dera Gram Panchayat
Dera Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dera 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)
Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dera Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dera Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dera Gram Panchayat
Where is Dera Gram Panchayat located?
Dera Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dera Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Dera Gram Panchayat: Badhi, Baghadia, Bhatasahi, Chinchiri, and Dera and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dera Gram Panchayat come under?
Dera Gram Panchayat comes under Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Dera Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dera Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dera Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dera Gram Panchayat?
Dera Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dera Gram Panchayat do?
Dera Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.