Patala Gram Panchayat, Hindol
Patala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Hindol Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Patala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bankidi, Dahanimara, and Gotiaberani. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patala Gram Panchayat
Patala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bankidi |
| 2 | Dahanimara |
| 3 | Gotiaberani |
| 4 | Iswarapur |
| 5 | Khalapal |
| 6 | Musalama |
| 7 | Nagiaberani |
| 8 | Panuberani |
| 9 | Patala |
| 10 | Solanali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patala Gram Panchayat
Patala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patala 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)
Hindol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patala Gram Panchayat
Where is Patala Gram Panchayat located?
Patala Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Hindol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patala Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Patala Gram Panchayat: Bankidi, Dahanimara, Gotiaberani, Iswarapur, Khalapal, Musalama, Nagiaberani, Panuberani, Patala, and Solanali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patala Gram Panchayat come under?
Patala Gram Panchayat comes under Hindol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Patala Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Patala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hindol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patala Gram Panchayat?
Patala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patala Gram Panchayat do?
Patala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.