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