Podang Gram Panchayat, Telkoi
Podang is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Telkoi Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Podang Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Ahigola, Budhaamba, and Lipinda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Podang Gram Panchayat
Podang Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahigola |
| 2 | Budhaamba |
| 3 | Lipinda |
| 4 | Odhana |
| 5 | Podanga |
| 6 | Ranki |
| 7 | Samakoi |
| 8 | Sankalei |
| 9 | Tenteinali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Podang Gram Panchayat
Podang Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Podang 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)
Telkoi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podang 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 Podang Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Podang Gram Panchayat
Where is Podang Gram Panchayat located?
Podang Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Telkoi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Podang Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Podang Gram Panchayat: Ahigola, Budhaamba, Lipinda, Odhana, Podanga, Ranki, Samakoi, Sankalei, and Tenteinali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Podang Gram Panchayat come under?
Podang Gram Panchayat comes under Telkoi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Podang Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podang Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Podang Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Telkoi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Podang Gram Panchayat?
Podang Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Podang Gram Panchayat do?
Podang Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.