Kolnara Gram Panchayat, Kolnara
Kolnara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Kolnara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Anakabadi, Bhujabala, and Dumukupadu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kolnara Gram Panchayat
Kolnara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anakabadi |
| 2 | Bhujabala |
| 3 | Dumukupadu |
| 4 | Ghodabadi |
| 5 | Goudalalibadi |
| 6 | Guakana |
| 7 | Jagorthiguda |
| 8 | Kaliaguda |
| 9 | Karnipadu |
| 10 | Kolnara |
| 11 | Kondhachampia |
| 12 | Madanpur |
| 13 | Matikesori |
| 14 | Pedalekhapai |
| 15 | Pipalgeda |
| 16 | Rengalpadu |
| 17 | Sanapadia (Beturuguda) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kolnara Gram Panchayat
Kolnara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kolnara 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 Kolnara 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 Kolnara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kolnara Gram Panchayat
Where is Kolnara Gram Panchayat located?
Kolnara Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kolnara Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kolnara Gram Panchayat: Anakabadi, Bhujabala, Dumukupadu, Ghodabadi, and Goudalalibadi and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kolnara Gram Panchayat come under?
Kolnara Gram Panchayat comes under Kolnara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Kolnara Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kolnara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kolnara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kolnara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kolnara Gram Panchayat?
Kolnara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kolnara Gram Panchayat do?
Kolnara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.