Santara Gram Panchayat, Betnoti
Santara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Santara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Badasal, Bhimpur, and Chandpura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santara Gram Panchayat
Santara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badasal |
| 2 | Bhimpur |
| 3 | Chandpura |
| 4 | Chhatara |
| 5 | Chhotaraipur |
| 6 | Hotapur |
| 7 | Ishanpur |
| 8 | Jampada |
| 9 | Jugpura |
| 10 | Kusada |
| 11 | Lakhmipur |
| 12 | Machhpada |
| 13 | Madasahi |
| 14 | Murukundia |
| 15 | Nimuhan |
| 16 | Patada |
| 17 | Santara |
| 18 | Talapada |
| 19 | Tilada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santara Gram Panchayat
Santara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santara 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 Santara 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 Santara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santara Gram Panchayat
Where is Santara Gram Panchayat located?
Santara Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santara Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Santara Gram Panchayat: Badasal, Bhimpur, Chandpura, Chhatara, and Chhotaraipur and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santara Gram Panchayat come under?
Santara Gram Panchayat comes under Betnoti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Santara Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Santara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Betnoti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santara Gram Panchayat?
Santara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santara Gram Panchayat do?
Santara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.