Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat, Kasipur
Gorakhapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Badamaribhata, Baiganaguda, and Chandanakuturaguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat
Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badamaribhata |
| 2 | Baiganaguda |
| 3 | Chandanakuturaguda |
| 4 | Chanrajodi |
| 5 | Choranimaribhata |
| 6 | Dabidiguda |
| 7 | Dudurjhola |
| 8 | Gorakhapur |
| 9 | Goudaguda |
| 10 | Kanhuguda |
| 11 | Kuturaguda |
| 12 | Lamberi |
| 13 | Limadar |
| 14 | Taladeska |
| 15 | Talakuturaguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat
Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gorakhapur 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)
Kasipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorakhapur 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 Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat located?
Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat: Badamaribhata, Baiganaguda, Chandanakuturaguda, Chanrajodi, and Choranimaribhata and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat comes under Kasipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kasipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat?
Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat do?
Gorakhapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.