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