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