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