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