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