Raidihi Gram Panchayat, Lephripara
Raidihi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lephripara Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Raidihi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Bijadihi, Podmundi, and Raidihi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raidihi Gram Panchayat
Raidihi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bijadihi |
| 2 | Podmundi |
| 3 | Raidihi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raidihi Gram Panchayat
Raidihi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raidihi 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)
Lephripara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raidihi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raidihi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raidihi Gram Panchayat
Where is Raidihi Gram Panchayat located?
Raidihi Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lephripara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raidihi Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Raidihi Gram Panchayat: Bijadihi, Podmundi, and Raidihi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raidihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Raidihi Gram Panchayat comes under Lephripara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Raidihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raidihi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Raidihi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lephripara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raidihi Gram Panchayat?
Raidihi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raidihi Gram Panchayat do?
Raidihi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.