Patharala Gram Panchayat, Puintala
Patharala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Patharala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Badburkabahal, Barandabahal, and Duhel. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patharala Gram Panchayat
Patharala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badburkabahal |
| 2 | Barandabahal |
| 3 | Duhel |
| 4 | Gadramunda |
| 5 | Kundeigad |
| 6 | Palsapadar |
| 7 | Patharla |
| 8 | Talgaj |
| 9 | Talpali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patharala Gram Panchayat
Patharala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patharala 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)
Puintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patharala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patharala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patharala Gram Panchayat
Where is Patharala Gram Panchayat located?
Patharala Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patharala Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Patharala Gram Panchayat: Badburkabahal, Barandabahal, Duhel, Gadramunda, Kundeigad, Palsapadar, Patharla, Talgaj, and Talpali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patharala Gram Panchayat come under?
Patharala Gram Panchayat comes under Puintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Patharala Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patharala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Patharala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patharala Gram Panchayat?
Patharala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patharala Gram Panchayat do?
Patharala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.