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