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