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