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