Iswarpur Gram Panchayat, Rajnagar
Iswarpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Iswarpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Ajagar Patia, Balabhadrapur, and Bhitarkanika. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Iswarpur Gram Panchayat
Iswarpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajagar Patia |
| 2 | Balabhadrapur |
| 3 | Bhitarkanika |
| 4 | Dighi |
| 5 | Iswarpur |
| 6 | Junus Nagar |
| 7 | Madhupur |
| 8 | Nuakhunta |
| 9 | Pitanda |
| 10 | Purusottampur |
| 11 | Rajbijaya Nagar |
| 12 | Righa Garh |
| 13 | Sana Gokhani |
| 14 | Sila Pokhari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Iswarpur Gram Panchayat
Iswarpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Iswarpur 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 Iswarpur 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 Iswarpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Iswarpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Iswarpur Gram Panchayat located?
Iswarpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Iswarpur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Iswarpur Gram Panchayat: Ajagar Patia, Balabhadrapur, Bhitarkanika, Dighi, and Iswarpur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Iswarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Iswarpur Gram Panchayat comes under Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Iswarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Iswarpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Iswarpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Iswarpur Gram Panchayat?
Iswarpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Iswarpur Gram Panchayat do?
Iswarpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.