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