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