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