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