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