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