Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat, Erasama
Pokhiriapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Erasama Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Asarana, Baliakani, and Bhajana. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat
Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asarana |
| 2 | Baliakani |
| 3 | Bhajana |
| 4 | Kopalmandal |
| 5 | Lachhmakana |
| 6 | Madhupur |
| 7 | Nuapada |
| 8 | Pokhariapada |
| 9 | Rurupada |
| 10 | Santola |
| 11 | Srichandanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat
Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pokhiriapada 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)
Erasama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokhiriapada 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 Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat located?
Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Erasama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat: Asarana, Baliakani, Bhajana, Kopalmandal, and Lachhmakana and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat comes under Erasama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Erasama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat?
Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat do?
Pokhiriapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.