Pedavalda Gram Panchayat, Bandhugaon
Pedavalda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Pedavalda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Barlamunda, Bikrampur, and Chekabalsa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pedavalda Gram Panchayat
Pedavalda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barlamunda |
| 2 | Bikrampur |
| 3 | Chekabalsa |
| 4 | Chinavalara |
| 5 | Jaguguda |
| 6 | Jankarakali |
| 7 | Kiantalabhadra |
| 8 | Lokarli |
| 9 | Muakarli |
| 10 | Pedawalda |
| 11 | Putikavalsa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pedavalda Gram Panchayat
Pedavalda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pedavalda 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)
Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pedavalda 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 Pedavalda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pedavalda Gram Panchayat
Where is Pedavalda Gram Panchayat located?
Pedavalda Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pedavalda Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Pedavalda Gram Panchayat: Barlamunda, Bikrampur, Chekabalsa, Chinavalara, and Jaguguda and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pedavalda Gram Panchayat come under?
Pedavalda Gram Panchayat comes under Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Pedavalda Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pedavalda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pedavalda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pedavalda Gram Panchayat?
Pedavalda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pedavalda Gram Panchayat do?
Pedavalda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.