Podagarh Gram Panchayat, Joshipur
Podagarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Podagarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Badajhilli, Bhadusole, and Brundeiposi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Podagarh Gram Panchayat
Podagarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badajhilli |
| 2 | Bhadusole |
| 3 | Brundeiposi |
| 4 | Hatimundi |
| 5 | Jamuani |
| 6 | Kasipal |
| 7 | Kundagad |
| 8 | Madanmohanpur |
| 9 | Palgoda |
| 10 | Podagarh |
| 11 | Rajpal |
| 12 | Sanjhilli |
| 13 | Tingiriani |
| 14 | Tulasibani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Podagarh Gram Panchayat
Podagarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Podagarh 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 Podagarh 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 Podagarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Podagarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Podagarh Gram Panchayat located?
Podagarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Podagarh Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Podagarh Gram Panchayat: Badajhilli, Bhadusole, Brundeiposi, Hatimundi, and Jamuani and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Podagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Podagarh Gram Panchayat comes under Joshipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Podagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Podagarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Podagarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joshipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Podagarh Gram Panchayat?
Podagarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Podagarh Gram Panchayat do?
Podagarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.