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