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