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