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