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