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