Jodamba Gram Panchayat, Chitrakonda
Jodamba is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Jodamba Gram Panchayat covers a total of 31 villages, including Badatalpadar, Bhitardarlabeda, and Bihanagudi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jodamba Gram Panchayat
Jodamba Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badatalpadar |
| 2 | Bhitardarlabeda |
| 3 | Bihanagudi |
| 4 | Darlabeda |
| 5 | Doraguda |
| 6 | Gajalgumi |
| 7 | Gaudapada |
| 8 | Gopinathguda |
| 9 | Jajpalama |
| 10 | Jampurulu |
| 11 | Janturai |
| 12 | Jodaamba |
| 13 | Jodamba |
| 14 | Karanjaguda |
| 15 | Khajuriguda |
| 16 | Kumbhipatiaguda |
| 17 | Kunturpader |
| 18 | Kusumaput |
| 19 | Kusumput |
| 20 | Kutunipadar |
| 21 | Ladiguda |
| 22 | Matikhala |
| 23 | Nilaram |
| 24 | Nuaguda |
| 25 | Palaspadar |
| 26 | Panapader |
| 27 | Panaspadar |
| 28 | Santalpadar |
| 29 | Similipader |
| 30 | Tarabeda |
| 31 | Tikarpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jodamba Gram Panchayat
Jodamba Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jodamba 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)
Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jodamba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jodamba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jodamba Gram Panchayat
Where is Jodamba Gram Panchayat located?
Jodamba Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jodamba Gram Panchayat?
31 villages come under Jodamba Gram Panchayat: Badatalpadar, Bhitardarlabeda, Bihanagudi, Darlabeda, and Doraguda and 26 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jodamba Gram Panchayat come under?
Jodamba Gram Panchayat comes under Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Jodamba Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jodamba Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jodamba Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jodamba Gram Panchayat?
Jodamba Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jodamba Gram Panchayat do?
Jodamba Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.