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