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