Pechamundi Gram Panchayat, Palalahada
Pechamundi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Palalahada Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Pechamundi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Duipani, Jokapani, and Kaliakudar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pechamundi Gram Panchayat
Pechamundi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duipani |
| 2 | Jokapani |
| 3 | Kaliakudar |
| 4 | Kolhasahi |
| 5 | Laxmipriyapur |
| 6 | Nuajagannathpur |
| 7 | Pechamundi |
| 8 | Ramchandrapur |
| 9 | Shyamsundarpur |
| 10 | Similipal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pechamundi Gram Panchayat
Pechamundi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pechamundi 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)
Palalahada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pechamundi 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 Pechamundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pechamundi Gram Panchayat
Where is Pechamundi Gram Panchayat located?
Pechamundi Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Palalahada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pechamundi Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Pechamundi Gram Panchayat: Duipani, Jokapani, Kaliakudar, Kolhasahi, Laxmipriyapur, Nuajagannathpur, Pechamundi, Ramchandrapur, Shyamsundarpur, and Similipal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pechamundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Pechamundi Gram Panchayat comes under Palalahada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Pechamundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pechamundi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pechamundi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Palalahada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pechamundi Gram Panchayat?
Pechamundi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pechamundi Gram Panchayat do?
Pechamundi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.