Upparkanti Gram Panchayat, Semiliguda
Upparkanti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Semiliguda Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Upparkanti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Chintalmanjari, Gichamanjari, and Hirtunipodar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upparkanti Gram Panchayat
Upparkanti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chintalmanjari |
| 2 | Gichamanjari |
| 3 | Hirtunipodar |
| 4 | Naringopodar (Naringipodar) |
| 5 | Sendheri |
| 6 | Tankubeda |
| 7 | Uparkanti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upparkanti Gram Panchayat
Upparkanti Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Upparkanti 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)
Semiliguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upparkanti 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 Upparkanti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upparkanti Gram Panchayat
Where is Upparkanti Gram Panchayat located?
Upparkanti Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Semiliguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Upparkanti Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Upparkanti Gram Panchayat: Chintalmanjari, Gichamanjari, Hirtunipodar, Naringopodar (Naringipodar), Sendheri, Tankubeda, and Uparkanti.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Upparkanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Upparkanti Gram Panchayat comes under Semiliguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Upparkanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upparkanti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Upparkanti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Semiliguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Upparkanti Gram Panchayat?
Upparkanti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upparkanti Gram Panchayat do?
Upparkanti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.