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