Sudra Gram Panchayat, Baliguda
Sudra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Sudra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Ambabadi, Asurkupa, and Dakapadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sudra Gram Panchayat
Sudra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambabadi |
| 2 | Asurkupa |
| 3 | Dakapadi |
| 4 | Dekulada |
| 5 | Gatngi |
| 6 | Gdangi |
| 7 | Jargi |
| 8 | Kalupusing |
| 9 | Kambarkia |
| 10 | Katedi |
| 11 | Katerbata |
| 12 | Kunasaru |
| 13 | Kutami |
| 14 | Ladangi |
| 15 | Padapadara |
| 16 | Palami |
| 17 | Patamaska |
| 18 | Pipali |
| 19 | Pokharibandha |
| 20 | Samagan |
| 21 | Sindhi |
| 22 | Sudra |
| 23 | Suleipada |
| 24 | Tikarabaju |
| 25 | Tilakipada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sudra Gram Panchayat
Sudra Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sudra 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)
Baliguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sudra 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 Sudra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sudra Gram Panchayat
Where is Sudra Gram Panchayat located?
Sudra Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sudra Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Sudra Gram Panchayat: Ambabadi, Asurkupa, Dakapadi, Dekulada, and Gatngi and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sudra Gram Panchayat come under?
Sudra Gram Panchayat comes under Baliguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Sudra Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sudra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sudra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sudra Gram Panchayat?
Sudra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sudra Gram Panchayat do?
Sudra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.