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