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