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