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