Functions and Powers of the Panchayat samiti:
1. Effective execution of any scheme entrusted to it by the state government and providing help in the times of Natural calamities.
2. Promoting agriculture development and expansion of credit facilities.
3. Expansion of Land Reforms and currency conservation functions.
4. Preparing and Executing poverty alleviation programmes.
5. Promotion of fishery.
6. Supervision and execution of cattle rearing services and reform of new breeds.
7. Every possible effort for the development of Khadi, Gramin and Cottage industry.
8. Control over water pollution and providing clean drinking water.
9. Execution of Rural housing schemes and realisation of loan installments.
10.Promotion of literacy development programmes and making adequate arrangement for buildings and teachers.
11.Making people aware of health and family welfare programmes and executing them.
12.Execution of women and child welfare programmes.
13.Inspiring people to work unitedly through co-operative campaigns.
14.Maintenance of, and control over community properties/Assets.
