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