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