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