Derigam Gram Panchayat, Padmapur
Derigam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Padmapur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Derigam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bali Panga, Biladipadar, and Derigan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Derigam Gram Panchayat
Derigam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bali Panga |
| 2 | Biladipadar |
| 3 | Derigan |
| 4 | Jaipanga |
| 5 | Karanopadu |
| 6 | Kimajhola |
| 7 | Kolapadu |
| 8 | Mutu Kuni |
| 9 | Rekaguda |
| 10 | Sarupadu |
| 11 | Sirikhandi |
| 12 | Sukalpadu |
| 13 | Tunukhal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Derigam Gram Panchayat
Derigam Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Derigam 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)
Padmapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Derigam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Derigam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Derigam Gram Panchayat
Where is Derigam Gram Panchayat located?
Derigam Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Padmapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Derigam Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Derigam Gram Panchayat: Bali Panga, Biladipadar, Derigan, Jaipanga, and Karanopadu and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Derigam Gram Panchayat come under?
Derigam Gram Panchayat comes under Padmapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Derigam Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Derigam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Derigam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Padmapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Derigam Gram Panchayat?
Derigam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Derigam Gram Panchayat do?
Derigam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.