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