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