Karadakana Gram Panchayat, Sheragada
Karadakana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Sheragada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Karadakana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Arakhapada, Badalauguda, and Gadapadia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karadakana Gram Panchayat
Karadakana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arakhapada |
| 2 | Badalauguda |
| 3 | Gadapadia |
| 4 | Garabaganda |
| 5 | K.Karadakana |
| 6 | P.Karadakana |
| 7 | Raghunathpur |
| 8 | Raktapata |
| 9 | Sanalauguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karadakana Gram Panchayat
Karadakana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karadakana 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)
Sheragada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karadakana 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 Karadakana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karadakana Gram Panchayat
Where is Karadakana Gram Panchayat located?
Karadakana Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Sheragada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karadakana Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Karadakana Gram Panchayat: Arakhapada, Badalauguda, Gadapadia, Garabaganda, K.Karadakana, P.Karadakana, Raghunathpur, Raktapata, and Sanalauguda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karadakana Gram Panchayat come under?
Karadakana Gram Panchayat comes under Sheragada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Karadakana Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karadakana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Karadakana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sheragada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karadakana Gram Panchayat?
Karadakana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karadakana Gram Panchayat do?
Karadakana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.