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