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