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