Suri Gram Panchayat, Kolnara
Suri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Suri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Badapadi, Bodopadia, and Bothidi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Suri Gram Panchayat
Suri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapadi |
| 2 | Bodopadia |
| 3 | Bothidi |
| 4 | Dokuliguda |
| 5 | Hajaridang |
| 6 | Jamulelibadi |
| 7 | Khamasingi (Totaguda) |
| 8 | Khandamguda |
| 9 | Kotaguda |
| 10 | Kumbhiguda |
| 11 | Maudigora |
| 12 | Monisingi |
| 13 | Phakiri |
| 14 | Pongili |
| 15 | Pujariguda |
| 16 | Rodangi |
| 17 | Suri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Suri Gram Panchayat
Suri Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Suri 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 Suri 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 Suri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Suri Gram Panchayat
Where is Suri Gram Panchayat located?
Suri Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Suri Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Suri Gram Panchayat: Badapadi, Bodopadia, Bothidi, Dokuliguda, and Hajaridang and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Suri Gram Panchayat come under?
Suri Gram Panchayat comes under Kolnara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Suri Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Suri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Suri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kolnara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Suri Gram Panchayat?
Suri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Suri Gram Panchayat do?
Suri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.