Papermetla Gram Panchayat, Chitrakonda
Papermetla is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Papermetla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Bhimaram, Bidarpakhana, and Chintalori. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Papermetla Gram Panchayat
Papermetla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhimaram |
| 2 | Bidarpakhana |
| 3 | Chintalori |
| 4 | Dudhapalli |
| 5 | Gandhiguda |
| 6 | Hantalguda |
| 7 | Jamujodi |
| 8 | Jantapai |
| 9 | Kadalibandha |
| 10 | Katapali |
| 11 | Kuniguda |
| 12 | Lauguda |
| 13 | Lochapani |
| 14 | Nuadoliamb |
| 15 | Nuaguda |
| 16 | Papermenta |
| 17 | Purulubandha |
| 18 | Rampur |
| 19 | Tentaguda |
| 20 | Tentuliguda |
| 21 | Totaguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Papermetla Gram Panchayat
Papermetla Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Papermetla 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 Papermetla 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 Papermetla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Papermetla Gram Panchayat
Where is Papermetla Gram Panchayat located?
Papermetla Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Papermetla Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Papermetla Gram Panchayat: Bhimaram, Bidarpakhana, Chintalori, Dudhapalli, and Gandhiguda and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Papermetla Gram Panchayat come under?
Papermetla Gram Panchayat comes under Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Papermetla Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Papermetla Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Papermetla Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Papermetla Gram Panchayat?
Papermetla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Papermetla Gram Panchayat do?
Papermetla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.