Durgapur Gram Panchayat, Begunia
Durgapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Begunia Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Durgapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bengitangi, Botalama, and Durgapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Durgapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bengitangi |
| 2 | Botalama |
| 3 | Durgapur |
| 4 | Gokulapur |
| 5 | Jagannathpurpatna |
| 6 | Karadagadia |
| 7 | Kesarada |
| 8 | Lalitadeipurpatana |
| 9 | Managobindapur |
| 10 | Narasinghpur |
| 11 | Nilakanthapurpatna |
| 12 | Phulachhachuni |
| 13 | Ramasingprasad |
| 14 | Sikharada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Durgapur 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)
Begunia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Durgapur Gram Panchayat located?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Begunia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Durgapur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Durgapur Gram Panchayat: Bengitangi, Botalama, Durgapur, Gokulapur, and Jagannathpurpatna and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Durgapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat comes under Begunia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Durgapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Durgapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Begunia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Durgapur Gram Panchayat?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Durgapur Gram Panchayat do?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.