Patakura Gram Panchayat, Garadapur

Patakura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Garadapur Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Patakura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ineitulapur, Jagadalpur, and Jaganathapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Patakura Gram Panchayat

Patakura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Ineitulapur
2Jagadalpur
3Jaganathapur
4Jamunabad
5Kodpala
6Lekhanpada
7Panasuapada
8Patkura
9Samasara
10Singitia

Panchayati Raj Structure for Patakura Gram Panchayat

Patakura Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Patakura 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 Patakura 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 Patakura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Patakura Gram Panchayat

Where is Patakura Gram Panchayat located?

Patakura Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Garadapur Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Patakura Gram Panchayat?

10 villages come under Patakura Gram Panchayat: Ineitulapur, Jagadalpur, Jaganathapur, Jamunabad, Kodpala, Lekhanpada, Panasuapada, Patkura, Samasara, and Singitia.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Patakura Gram Panchayat come under?

Patakura Gram Panchayat comes under Garadapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.

Which District Panchayat does Patakura Gram Panchayat come under?

Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patakura Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Patakura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Garadapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Patakura Gram Panchayat?

Patakura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Patakura Gram Panchayat do?

Patakura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.