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