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