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