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