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