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