Patarpada Gram Panchayat, Parjang

Patarpada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Parjang Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Patarpada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Badakamar, Dihakamar, and Katabahal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Patarpada Gram Panchayat

Patarpada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Badakamar
2Dihakamar
3Katabahal
4Patarapada
5Sankamar

Panchayati Raj Structure for Patarpada Gram Panchayat

Patarpada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Patarpada 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)

Parjang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patarpada 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 Patarpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Patarpada Gram Panchayat

Where is Patarpada Gram Panchayat located?

Patarpada Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Parjang Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Patarpada Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Patarpada Gram Panchayat: Badakamar, Dihakamar, Katabahal, Patarapada, and Sankamar.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Patarpada Gram Panchayat come under?

Patarpada Gram Panchayat comes under Parjang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.

Which District Panchayat does Patarpada Gram Panchayat come under?

Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patarpada Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Patarpada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Parjang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Patarpada Gram Panchayat?

Patarpada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Patarpada Gram Panchayat do?

Patarpada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.