Podadiha Gram Panchayat, Begunia
Podadiha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Begunia Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Podadiha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Badatulasipur, Barasahi, and Diniari. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Podadiha Gram Panchayat
Podadiha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badatulasipur |
| 2 | Barasahi |
| 3 | Diniari |
| 4 | Kotapalla |
| 5 | Nilakanthapur |
| 6 | Ostapur |
| 7 | Paikarasahi |
| 8 | Podadiha |
| 9 | Podadihapatana |
| 10 | Sanatulasipur |
| 11 | Talagarh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Podadiha Gram Panchayat
Podadiha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Podadiha 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)
Begunia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podadiha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podadiha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Podadiha Gram Panchayat
Where is Podadiha Gram Panchayat located?
Podadiha Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Begunia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Podadiha Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Podadiha Gram Panchayat: Badatulasipur, Barasahi, Diniari, Kotapalla, and Nilakanthapur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Podadiha Gram Panchayat come under?
Podadiha Gram Panchayat comes under Begunia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Podadiha Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podadiha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Podadiha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Begunia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Podadiha Gram Panchayat?
Podadiha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Podadiha Gram Panchayat do?
Podadiha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.