Payara Gram Panchayat, Gop
Payara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Payara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Gadasitha, Garajanga, and Helari. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Payara Gram Panchayat
Payara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gadasitha |
| 2 | Garajanga |
| 3 | Helari |
| 4 | Jamara |
| 5 | Khadisa |
| 6 | Mahanga |
| 7 | Murudabada |
| 8 | Naroda |
| 9 | Nirgundi |
| 10 | Pahara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Payara Gram Panchayat
Payara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Payara 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)
Gop Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Payara 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 Payara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Payara Gram Panchayat
Where is Payara Gram Panchayat located?
Payara Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Payara Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Payara Gram Panchayat: Gadasitha, Garajanga, Helari, Jamara, Khadisa, Mahanga, Murudabada, Naroda, Nirgundi, and Pahara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Payara Gram Panchayat come under?
Payara Gram Panchayat comes under Gop Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Payara Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Payara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Payara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gop Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Payara Gram Panchayat?
Payara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Payara Gram Panchayat do?
Payara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.