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