Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat, Kolnara
Rekhapadar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bilangapadar (Belkapadar), Burujuguda (Sauraguda), and Chengili. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat
Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bilangapadar (Belkapadar) |
| 2 | Burujuguda (Sauraguda) |
| 3 | Chengili |
| 4 | Jangadapadar |
| 5 | Jhiliguda |
| 6 | Karnipadu |
| 7 | Kilapai (Kilupai) |
| 8 | Lohoraguda |
| 9 | Murteli |
| 10 | Pandartola |
| 11 | Rekhapadar |
| 12 | Salibi |
| 13 | Tumba |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat
Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Rekhapadar 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 Rekhapadar 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 Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat
Where is Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat located?
Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat: Bilangapadar (Belkapadar), Burujuguda (Sauraguda), Chengili, Jangadapadar, and Jhiliguda and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat comes under Kolnara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kolnara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat?
Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat do?
Rekhapadar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.