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