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