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