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