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