Pirikudi Gram Panchayat, Khajuripada
Pirikudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Pirikudi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bedangpaju, Bilabari, and Dhipasahi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pirikudi Gram Panchayat
Pirikudi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bedangpaju |
| 2 | Bilabari |
| 3 | Dhipasahi |
| 4 | Gumi |
| 5 | Gumurikhol |
| 6 | Jalangapadar |
| 7 | Janelkumpa |
| 8 | Karadakumpa |
| 9 | Khaumunda |
| 10 | Pakadamba |
| 11 | Pirkudi |
| 12 | Ragapadar |
| 13 | Rujipara |
| 14 | Shakari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pirikudi Gram Panchayat
Pirikudi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pirikudi 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)
Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pirikudi 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 Pirikudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pirikudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Pirikudi Gram Panchayat located?
Pirikudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pirikudi Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Pirikudi Gram Panchayat: Bedangpaju, Bilabari, Dhipasahi, Gumi, and Gumurikhol and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pirikudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Pirikudi Gram Panchayat comes under Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Pirikudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pirikudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pirikudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pirikudi Gram Panchayat?
Pirikudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pirikudi Gram Panchayat do?
Pirikudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.