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