Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat, Podia
Bapanpalli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Podia Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bapanpalli, Gandhiguda, and Gotanpali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat
Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bapanpalli |
| 2 | Gandhiguda |
| 3 | Gotanpali |
| 4 | Itaguda |
| 5 | Kunjharguda |
| 6 | Polur |
| 7 | Rodanpalli |
| 8 | Silakota |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat
Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bapanpalli 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)
Podia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat
Where is Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat located?
Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Podia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat: Bapanpalli, Gandhiguda, Gotanpali, Itaguda, Kunjharguda, Polur, Rodanpalli, and Silakota.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat comes under Podia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Podia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat?
Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat do?
Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.