Palasa Gram Panchayat, Joda
Palasa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Joda Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Palasa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Belda, Bhandaridiha, and Jaganathapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Palasa Gram Panchayat
Palasa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belda |
| 2 | Bhandaridiha |
| 3 | Jaganathapur |
| 4 | Jamunaposi |
| 5 | Namira |
| 6 | Palasa(Ka) |
| 7 | Palasa(Kha) |
| 8 | Unchabali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Palasa Gram Panchayat
Palasa Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Palasa 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)
Joda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palasa 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 Palasa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Palasa Gram Panchayat
Where is Palasa Gram Panchayat located?
Palasa Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Joda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Palasa Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Palasa Gram Panchayat: Belda, Bhandaridiha, Jaganathapur, Jamunaposi, Namira, Palasa(Ka), Palasa(Kha), and Unchabali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Palasa Gram Panchayat come under?
Palasa Gram Panchayat comes under Joda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Palasa Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palasa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Palasa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Palasa Gram Panchayat?
Palasa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Palasa Gram Panchayat do?
Palasa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.