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