Bhapur Gram Panchayat, Bhapur
Bhapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhapur Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Bhapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bhapur, Elapada, and Jaharkote. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhapur Gram Panchayat
Bhapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhapur |
| 2 | Elapada |
| 3 | Jaharkote |
| 4 | Khairagadia |
| 5 | Mahulia |
| 6 | Mandarbereni |
| 7 | Nihalaprasad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhapur Gram Panchayat
Bhapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhapur 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)
Bhapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhapur 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 Bhapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhapur Gram Panchayat located?
Bhapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhapur Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Bhapur Gram Panchayat: Bhapur, Elapada, Jaharkote, Khairagadia, Mahulia, Mandarbereni, and Nihalaprasad.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhapur Gram Panchayat comes under Bhapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhapur Gram Panchayat?
Bhapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhapur Gram Panchayat do?
Bhapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.