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