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