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