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