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