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