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