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