Pitamahal Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Pitamahal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Pitamahal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Badaguda, Badakhal, and Baisnaba Guda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pitamahal Gram Panchayat
Pitamahal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badaguda |
| 2 | Badakhal |
| 3 | Baisnaba Guda |
| 4 | Bedili |
| 5 | Bedu |
| 6 | Beheraguda |
| 7 | Chintalguda |
| 8 | Hajaridanga |
| 9 | Jaganathpur |
| 10 | Kamaraguda |
| 11 | Kandhakhilum |
| 12 | Kandili |
| 13 | Khairaguda |
| 14 | Kodesu |
| 15 | Kusuku |
| 16 | Ledda |
| 17 | Manikajhola |
| 18 | Paikasunkaramenta |
| 19 | Pitamahal |
| 20 | Podi |
| 21 | Sunkarimentu |
| 22 | Tentuliguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pitamahal Gram Panchayat
Pitamahal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pitamahal 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 Pitamahal 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 Pitamahal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pitamahal Gram Panchayat
Where is Pitamahal Gram Panchayat located?
Pitamahal Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pitamahal Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Pitamahal Gram Panchayat: Badaguda, Badakhal, Baisnaba Guda, Bedili, and Bedu and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pitamahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Pitamahal Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Pitamahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pitamahal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pitamahal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pitamahal Gram Panchayat?
Pitamahal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pitamahal Gram Panchayat do?
Pitamahal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.