Oupada Gram Panchayat, Pattamundai
Oupada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Oupada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baghataila, Bila Pokharia Pada, and Bisunpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Oupada Gram Panchayat
Oupada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghataila |
| 2 | Bila Pokharia Pada |
| 3 | Bisunpur |
| 4 | Chanda Pur |
| 5 | Hari Pur |
| 6 | Junapangara |
| 7 | Kajala Bandha |
| 8 | Koriapalla |
| 9 | Oupada |
| 10 | Subarna Pur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Oupada Gram Panchayat
Oupada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Oupada 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)
Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Oupada 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 Oupada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Oupada Gram Panchayat
Where is Oupada Gram Panchayat located?
Oupada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Oupada Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Oupada Gram Panchayat: Baghataila, Bila Pokharia Pada, Bisunpur, Chanda Pur, Hari Pur, Junapangara, Kajala Bandha, Koriapalla, Oupada, and Subarna Pur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Oupada Gram Panchayat come under?
Oupada Gram Panchayat comes under Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Oupada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Oupada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Oupada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Oupada Gram Panchayat?
Oupada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Oupada Gram Panchayat do?
Oupada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.