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