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