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