Kalapathar Gram Panchayat, Ullunda
Kalapathar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Ullunda Panchayat Samiti and Sonepur Zila Parishad. Kalapathar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Babupali, Bagchhera, and Bhangamunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalapathar Gram Panchayat
Kalapathar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babupali |
| 2 | Bagchhera |
| 3 | Bhangamunda |
| 4 | Gandpali |
| 5 | Hariharjor |
| 6 | Jambhalipali |
| 7 | Kalapathar |
| 8 | Kudapada |
| 9 | Kudapadajungle |
| 10 | Nuapali |
| 11 | Padhanpali |
| 12 | Yamapali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalapathar Gram Panchayat
Kalapathar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalapathar 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)
Ullunda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalapathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalapathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalapathar Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalapathar Gram Panchayat located?
Kalapathar Gram Panchayat is located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Ullunda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalapathar Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kalapathar Gram Panchayat: Babupali, Bagchhera, Bhangamunda, Gandpali, and Hariharjor and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalapathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalapathar Gram Panchayat comes under Ullunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sonepur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalapathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalapathar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kalapathar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ullunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sonepur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalapathar Gram Panchayat?
Kalapathar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalapathar Gram Panchayat do?
Kalapathar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.