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