Galua Gram Panchayat, Banapur
Galua is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Banapur Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Galua Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Akhumundapatna, Bikramapur Shasan, and Chandiprasad. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Galua Gram Panchayat
Galua Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akhumundapatna |
| 2 | Bikramapur Shasan |
| 3 | Chandiprasad |
| 4 | Galua |
| 5 | Matiapokhari |
| 6 | Muktapur |
| 7 | Naraharipursasan |
| 8 | Sanadamodarpur |
| 9 | Sanahantuad |
| 10 | Santarapursasan |
| 11 | Shyamasundarpur |
| 12 | Surekhadeipurpatna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Galua Gram Panchayat
Galua Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Galua 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)
Banapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galua 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 Galua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Galua Gram Panchayat
Where is Galua Gram Panchayat located?
Galua Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Banapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Galua Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Galua Gram Panchayat: Akhumundapatna, Bikramapur Shasan, Chandiprasad, Galua, and Matiapokhari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Galua Gram Panchayat come under?
Galua Gram Panchayat comes under Banapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Galua Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galua Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Galua Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Banapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Galua Gram Panchayat?
Galua Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Galua Gram Panchayat do?
Galua Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.