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