Talajhiri Gram Panchayat, Kasipur
Talajhiri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Talajhiri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Bhilamal, Dumerkona, and Gaudapadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Talajhiri Gram Panchayat
Talajhiri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhilamal |
| 2 | Dumerkona |
| 3 | Gaudapadar |
| 4 | Jhirigam |
| 5 | Jhiriguma |
| 6 | Jodipai |
| 7 | Kangatuma |
| 8 | Kodikipadar |
| 9 | Lakharisi |
| 10 | Mahajal |
| 11 | Rashijhiri |
| 12 | Shilagumapadar |
| 13 | Shilasankudi |
| 14 | Sipijor |
| 15 | Talajhiri |
| 16 | Talapadikhal |
| 17 | Talapanga |
| 18 | Tikarapadar |
| 19 | Uparajhiri |
| 20 | Uparapadikhal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Talajhiri Gram Panchayat
Talajhiri Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Talajhiri 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)
Kasipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talajhiri 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 Talajhiri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Talajhiri Gram Panchayat
Where is Talajhiri Gram Panchayat located?
Talajhiri Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Talajhiri Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Talajhiri Gram Panchayat: Bhilamal, Dumerkona, Gaudapadar, Jhirigam, and Jhiriguma and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Talajhiri Gram Panchayat come under?
Talajhiri Gram Panchayat comes under Kasipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Talajhiri Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talajhiri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Talajhiri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kasipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Talajhiri Gram Panchayat?
Talajhiri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Talajhiri Gram Panchayat do?
Talajhiri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.