Pandua Gram Panchayat, Kujang
Pandua is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kujang Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Pandua Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Adhankura, Alukholanga, and Balanga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pandua Gram Panchayat
Pandua Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adhankura |
| 2 | Alukholanga |
| 3 | Balanga |
| 4 | Dhusala |
| 5 | Hatikena |
| 6 | Kosti |
| 7 | Mithila |
| 8 | Mundida |
| 9 | Naiguan |
| 10 | Napanga |
| 11 | Ochinda |
| 12 | Pandua |
| 13 | Parudi |
| 14 | Patilo |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pandua Gram Panchayat
Pandua Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pandua 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)
Kujang Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pandua Gram Panchayat
Where is Pandua Gram Panchayat located?
Pandua Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kujang Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pandua Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Pandua Gram Panchayat: Adhankura, Alukholanga, Balanga, Dhusala, and Hatikena and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pandua Gram Panchayat come under?
Pandua Gram Panchayat comes under Kujang Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pandua Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandua Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pandua Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kujang Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pandua Gram Panchayat?
Pandua Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pandua Gram Panchayat do?
Pandua Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.