Duduki Gram Panchayat, Phulbani
Duduki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Duduki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Arapaju, Baberi, and Babtangia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Duduki Gram Panchayat
Duduki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arapaju |
| 2 | Baberi |
| 3 | Babtangia |
| 4 | Baising |
| 5 | Bhatalpadar |
| 6 | Bilabari |
| 7 | Bradipada |
| 8 | Budibila |
| 9 | Dengamarudi |
| 10 | Duduki |
| 11 | Dumuriguda |
| 12 | Galuri |
| 13 | Hatimasha |
| 14 | Kadrapara |
| 15 | Kusumbata |
| 16 | Ladrupati |
| 17 | Medinipadar |
| 18 | Miniakathi |
| 19 | Mundrumaska |
| 20 | Nakudipanga |
| 21 | Padeli |
| 22 | Pajigura |
| 23 | Pipali |
| 24 | Salagura |
| 25 | Singapada |
| 26 | Sujapaju |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Duduki Gram Panchayat
Duduki Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Duduki 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)
Phulbani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Duduki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Duduki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Duduki Gram Panchayat
Where is Duduki Gram Panchayat located?
Duduki Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Duduki Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Duduki Gram Panchayat: Arapaju, Baberi, Babtangia, Baising, and Bhatalpadar and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Duduki Gram Panchayat come under?
Duduki Gram Panchayat comes under Phulbani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Duduki Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Duduki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Duduki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phulbani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Duduki Gram Panchayat?
Duduki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Duduki Gram Panchayat do?
Duduki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.