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