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