Palanga Gram Panchayat, Ganjam
Palanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Ganjam Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Palanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Ambillijhara, Binayak Kaithapalli, and Dadara Khola. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Palanga Gram Panchayat
Palanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambillijhara |
| 2 | Binayak Kaithapalli |
| 3 | Dadara Khola |
| 4 | Jatiakhola |
| 5 | Kahakapur |
| 6 | Kanakhai |
| 7 | Nimisula |
| 8 | Palanga |
| 9 | Phulajhara |
| 10 | Ranibara |
| 11 | Sunakera |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Palanga Gram Panchayat
Palanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Palanga 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)
Ganjam Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palanga 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 Palanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Palanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Palanga Gram Panchayat located?
Palanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Ganjam Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Palanga Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Palanga Gram Panchayat: Ambillijhara, Binayak Kaithapalli, Dadara Khola, Jatiakhola, and Kahakapur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Palanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Palanga Gram Panchayat comes under Ganjam Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Palanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Palanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ganjam Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Palanga Gram Panchayat?
Palanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Palanga Gram Panchayat do?
Palanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.