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