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