Pakhada Gram Panchayat, Garadapur
Pakhada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Garadapur Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Pakhada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bamara, Bangal Pur, and Jagadeipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pakhada Gram Panchayat
Pakhada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamara |
| 2 | Bangal Pur |
| 3 | Jagadeipur |
| 4 | Nuapara |
| 5 | Pakhada |
| 6 | Patasura |
| 7 | Sartola |
| 8 | Sitalabad |
| 9 | Tigiria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pakhada Gram Panchayat
Pakhada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pakhada 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)
Garadapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pakhada 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 Pakhada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pakhada Gram Panchayat
Where is Pakhada Gram Panchayat located?
Pakhada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Garadapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pakhada Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Pakhada Gram Panchayat: Bamara, Bangal Pur, Jagadeipur, Nuapara, Pakhada, Patasura, Sartola, Sitalabad, and Tigiria.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pakhada Gram Panchayat come under?
Pakhada Gram Panchayat comes under Garadapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Pakhada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pakhada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pakhada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Garadapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pakhada Gram Panchayat?
Pakhada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pakhada Gram Panchayat do?
Pakhada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.