Odiapentha Gram Panchayat, Laxmipur
Odiapentha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Odiapentha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Baraguda, Bhalujodi, and Danapanasgura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Odiapentha Gram Panchayat
Odiapentha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baraguda |
| 2 | Bhalujodi |
| 3 | Danapanasgura |
| 4 | Darara |
| 5 | Kanapai |
| 6 | Karagura |
| 7 | Kenduwada |
| 8 | Khalakana |
| 9 | Luduriput |
| 10 | Odiyapentha |
| 11 | Rajanpanasgura |
| 12 | Singaram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Odiapentha Gram Panchayat
Odiapentha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Odiapentha 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)
Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Odiapentha 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 Odiapentha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Odiapentha Gram Panchayat
Where is Odiapentha Gram Panchayat located?
Odiapentha Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Odiapentha Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Odiapentha Gram Panchayat: Baraguda, Bhalujodi, Danapanasgura, Darara, and Kanapai and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Odiapentha Gram Panchayat come under?
Odiapentha Gram Panchayat comes under Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Odiapentha Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Odiapentha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Odiapentha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Laxmipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Odiapentha Gram Panchayat?
Odiapentha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Odiapentha Gram Panchayat do?
Odiapentha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.