Patia Gram Panchayat, Ranapur
Patia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Ranapur Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Patia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Gachhapatra, Girinda, and Godasahi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patia Gram Panchayat
Patia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gachhapatra |
| 2 | Girinda |
| 3 | Godasahi |
| 4 | Jiripada |
| 5 | Kadamjhola |
| 6 | Kantasiri |
| 7 | Kendua |
| 8 | Kusupalla |
| 9 | Paikasahi |
| 10 | Patia |
| 11 | Randa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patia Gram Panchayat
Patia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patia 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)
Ranapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patia Gram Panchayat
Where is Patia Gram Panchayat located?
Patia Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Ranapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patia Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Patia Gram Panchayat: Gachhapatra, Girinda, Godasahi, Jiripada, and Kadamjhola and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patia Gram Panchayat come under?
Patia Gram Panchayat comes under Ranapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Patia Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Patia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ranapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patia Gram Panchayat?
Patia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patia Gram Panchayat do?
Patia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.