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