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