Podapadar Gram Panchayat, Narayan Patana
Podapadar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Podapadar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Arlikota, Bachanaput, and Bhaliaput. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Podapadar Gram Panchayat
Podapadar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arlikota |
| 2 | Bachanaput |
| 3 | Bhaliaput |
| 4 | Laumala |
| 5 | Mankidi |
| 6 | Nakitipadar |
| 7 | Parapadar |
| 8 | Salapaguda |
| 9 | Samana |
| 10 | Sudes |
| 11 | Talarenga |
| 12 | Tinganaput |
| 13 | Upararenga |
| 14 | Wadkajhola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Podapadar Gram Panchayat
Podapadar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Podapadar 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)
Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podapadar 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 Podapadar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Podapadar Gram Panchayat
Where is Podapadar Gram Panchayat located?
Podapadar Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Podapadar Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Podapadar Gram Panchayat: Arlikota, Bachanaput, Bhaliaput, Laumala, and Mankidi and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Podapadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Podapadar Gram Panchayat comes under Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Podapadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podapadar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Podapadar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Podapadar Gram Panchayat?
Podapadar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Podapadar Gram Panchayat do?
Podapadar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.