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