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