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