Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat, Pottangi
Gangarajpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Pottangi Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Gangarajpur, Gunjipadu, and Neelampadu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat
Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gangarajpur |
| 2 | Gunjipadu |
| 3 | Neelampadu |
| 4 | Sakireu (Sakereu) |
| 5 | Setrai |
| 6 | Sikilamari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat
Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gangarajpur 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)
Pottangi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat located?
Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Pottangi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat: Gangarajpur, Gunjipadu, Neelampadu, Sakireu (Sakereu), Setrai, and Sikilamari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat comes under Pottangi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pottangi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat?
Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat do?
Gangarajpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.