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