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