Raghupur Gram Panchayat, Betnoti
Raghupur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Raghupur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Astapura, Athabatia, and Badgopalpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raghupur Gram Panchayat
Raghupur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astapura |
| 2 | Athabatia |
| 3 | Badgopalpur |
| 4 | Basantapur |
| 5 | Beldiha |
| 6 | Dahisahi |
| 7 | Diganagar |
| 8 | Kainphulia |
| 9 | Khuntapur |
| 10 | Kujigadi |
| 11 | Nayabasantapur |
| 12 | Padapurunia |
| 13 | Pansia |
| 14 | Raghunathpur |
| 15 | Raghupur |
| 16 | Thakurtota |
| 17 | Udipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raghupur Gram Panchayat
Raghupur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raghupur 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)
Betnoti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raghupur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raghupur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raghupur Gram Panchayat
Where is Raghupur Gram Panchayat located?
Raghupur Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raghupur Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Raghupur Gram Panchayat: Astapura, Athabatia, Badgopalpur, Basantapur, and Beldiha and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raghupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Raghupur Gram Panchayat comes under Betnoti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Raghupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raghupur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Raghupur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Betnoti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raghupur Gram Panchayat?
Raghupur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raghupur Gram Panchayat do?
Raghupur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.