Ektali Gram Panchayat, Joshipur
Ektali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Ektali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bakala, Baragadia, and Basantapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ektali Gram Panchayat
Ektali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakala |
| 2 | Baragadia |
| 3 | Basantapur |
| 4 | Dhuduku |
| 5 | Ekatali |
| 6 | Kaleitumba |
| 7 | Kanchikina |
| 8 | Kiajhari |
| 9 | Kumudabadi |
| 10 | Nangalsila |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ektali Gram Panchayat
Ektali Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ektali 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)
Joshipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ektali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ektali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ektali Gram Panchayat
Where is Ektali Gram Panchayat located?
Ektali Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ektali Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Ektali Gram Panchayat: Bakala, Baragadia, Basantapur, Dhuduku, Ekatali, Kaleitumba, Kanchikina, Kiajhari, Kumudabadi, and Nangalsila.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ektali Gram Panchayat come under?
Ektali Gram Panchayat comes under Joshipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Ektali Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ektali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ektali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joshipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ektali Gram Panchayat?
Ektali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ektali Gram Panchayat do?
Ektali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.