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