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