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