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