Polama Gram Panchayat, Kalyansingpur
Polama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Polama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Araganda, Baghadangar, and Bandhakaranja. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Polama Gram Panchayat
Polama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Araganda |
| 2 | Baghadangar |
| 3 | Bandhakaranja |
| 4 | Chaluniguda |
| 5 | Gamiguda |
| 6 | Gobiri |
| 7 | Karkona |
| 8 | Kusubeti |
| 9 | Mandipadar |
| 10 | Palama |
| 11 | Papikona |
| 12 | Pidia |
| 13 | Podibhata |
| 14 | Satabisi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Polama Gram Panchayat
Polama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Polama 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)
Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Polama 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 Polama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Polama Gram Panchayat
Where is Polama Gram Panchayat located?
Polama Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Polama Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Polama Gram Panchayat: Araganda, Baghadangar, Bandhakaranja, Chaluniguda, and Gamiguda and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Polama Gram Panchayat come under?
Polama Gram Panchayat comes under Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Polama Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Polama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Polama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Polama Gram Panchayat?
Polama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Polama Gram Panchayat do?
Polama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.