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