Pandapadar Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Pandapadar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Pandapadar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Borpadar, Jiragan, and Kanchanmuhin. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pandapadar Gram Panchayat
Pandapadar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Borpadar |
| 2 | Jiragan |
| 3 | Kanchanmuhin |
| 4 | Malipada |
| 5 | Parapadar |
| 6 | Patangapadar |
| 7 | Patangpadar |
| 8 | Punjam |
| 9 | Titijhola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pandapadar Gram Panchayat
Pandapadar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pandapadar 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)
Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandapadar 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 Pandapadar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pandapadar Gram Panchayat
Where is Pandapadar Gram Panchayat located?
Pandapadar Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pandapadar Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Pandapadar Gram Panchayat: Borpadar, Jiragan, Kanchanmuhin, Malipada, Parapadar, Patangapadar, Patangpadar, Punjam, and Titijhola.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pandapadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Pandapadar Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Pandapadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pandapadar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pandapadar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pandapadar Gram Panchayat?
Pandapadar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pandapadar Gram Panchayat do?
Pandapadar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.