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