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