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