Uchhupur Gram Panchayat, Nimapada
Uchhupur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Uchhupur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bariha, Brahmanchandpur Patana, and Brahmankhandi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Uchhupur Gram Panchayat
Uchhupur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bariha |
| 2 | Brahmanchandpur Patana |
| 3 | Brahmankhandi |
| 4 | Garhchandpur |
| 5 | Kanyakuda |
| 6 | Madhyasahi |
| 7 | Naruda |
| 8 | Parbatipur |
| 9 | Sahadapada |
| 10 | Uchhupur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Uchhupur Gram Panchayat
Uchhupur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Uchhupur 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)
Nimapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uchhupur 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 Uchhupur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Uchhupur Gram Panchayat
Where is Uchhupur Gram Panchayat located?
Uchhupur Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Uchhupur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Uchhupur Gram Panchayat: Bariha, Brahmanchandpur Patana, Brahmankhandi, Garhchandpur, Kanyakuda, Madhyasahi, Naruda, Parbatipur, Sahadapada, and Uchhupur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Uchhupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Uchhupur Gram Panchayat comes under Nimapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Uchhupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uchhupur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Uchhupur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nimapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Uchhupur Gram Panchayat?
Uchhupur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Uchhupur Gram Panchayat do?
Uchhupur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.