Banthapur Gram Panchayat, Odagaon
Banthapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Odagaon Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Banthapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Banthapur, Bhobasar, and Budhabudhiani. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banthapur Gram Panchayat
Banthapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banthapur |
| 2 | Bhobasar |
| 3 | Budhabudhiani |
| 4 | Chemedi |
| 5 | Dhabalei |
| 6 | Duruda |
| 7 | Jayram |
| 8 | Kandhanuapali |
| 9 | Madhuamaru |
| 10 | Mankadakhia |
| 11 | Nahakata |
| 12 | Nalabhag |
| 13 | Nandigiri |
| 14 | Nepal |
| 15 | Nihalprasad |
| 16 | Ostiamala |
| 17 | Podasahi |
| 18 | Saliajhari |
| 19 | Tulabi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banthapur Gram Panchayat
Banthapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banthapur 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)
Odagaon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banthapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banthapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banthapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Banthapur Gram Panchayat located?
Banthapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Odagaon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banthapur Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Banthapur Gram Panchayat: Banthapur, Bhobasar, Budhabudhiani, Chemedi, and Dhabalei and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banthapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Banthapur Gram Panchayat comes under Odagaon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Banthapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banthapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Banthapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Odagaon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banthapur Gram Panchayat?
Banthapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banthapur Gram Panchayat do?
Banthapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.