Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat, Pipili
Saraswatipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Pipili Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Balarampurpaikanasahi, Banamalipur, and Dakhinasahi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat
Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampurpaikanasahi |
| 2 | Banamalipur |
| 3 | Dakhinasahi |
| 4 | Dakhinasahichak |
| 5 | Kothasahi |
| 6 | Sanagan |
| 7 | Saraswatipur |
| 8 | Tarajanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat
Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Saraswatipur 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)
Pipili Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saraswatipur 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 Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat located?
Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Pipili Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat: Balarampurpaikanasahi, Banamalipur, Dakhinasahi, Dakhinasahichak, Kothasahi, Sanagan, Saraswatipur, and Tarajanga.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat comes under Pipili Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pipili Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat?
Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat do?
Saraswatipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.