Paniganda Gram Panchayat, Mohana
Paniganda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Paniganda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bhojan, Bithal, and Budhadiha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paniganda Gram Panchayat
Paniganda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhojan |
| 2 | Bithal |
| 3 | Budhadiha |
| 4 | Dengama |
| 5 | Durduma |
| 6 | Katapadar |
| 7 | Kumbhiguda |
| 8 | Kutuniganda |
| 9 | Mankadapeta |
| 10 | Nuagam |
| 11 | Paniganda |
| 12 | Petakhala |
| 13 | Poibadi |
| 14 | Raiganda |
| 15 | Toranipani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paniganda Gram Panchayat
Paniganda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paniganda 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)
Mohana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paniganda 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 Paniganda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paniganda Gram Panchayat
Where is Paniganda Gram Panchayat located?
Paniganda Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Paniganda Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Paniganda Gram Panchayat: Bhojan, Bithal, Budhadiha, Dengama, and Durduma and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Paniganda Gram Panchayat come under?
Paniganda Gram Panchayat comes under Mohana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Paniganda Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paniganda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Paniganda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Paniganda Gram Panchayat?
Paniganda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paniganda Gram Panchayat do?
Paniganda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.