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