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