Pandiripada Gram Panchayat, Polosara
Pandiripada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Polosara Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Pandiripada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Biripur, Chhakeipalli, and Gobindapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pandiripada Gram Panchayat
Pandiripada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biripur |
| 2 | Chhakeipalli |
| 3 | Gobindapur |
| 4 | Ichhapur |
| 5 | Jhikiri |
| 6 | Kanjiama |
| 7 | Kasipada |
| 8 | Khaikhata |
| 9 | Khura |
| 10 | Kusapalli |
| 11 | Nadiamba |
| 12 | Pallaba |
| 13 | Pandiripada |
| 14 | Paneri |
| 15 | Pantiama |
| 16 | Patalasingi |
| 17 | Potalingi |
| 18 | Raipada |
| 19 | Rampudi |
| 20 | Sitalapalli |
| 21 | Tiribiri |
| 22 | Usta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pandiripada Gram Panchayat
Pandiripada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pandiripada 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)
Polosara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandiripada 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 Pandiripada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pandiripada Gram Panchayat
Where is Pandiripada Gram Panchayat located?
Pandiripada Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Polosara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pandiripada Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Pandiripada Gram Panchayat: Biripur, Chhakeipalli, Gobindapur, Ichhapur, and Jhikiri and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pandiripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Pandiripada Gram Panchayat comes under Polosara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Pandiripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandiripada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pandiripada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Polosara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pandiripada Gram Panchayat?
Pandiripada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pandiripada Gram Panchayat do?
Pandiripada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.