Handapa Gram Panchayat, Kishorenagar
Handapa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kishorenagar Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Handapa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Arjunadarha, Badaberena, and Balikhaman. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Handapa Gram Panchayat
Handapa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjunadarha |
| 2 | Badaberena |
| 3 | Balikhaman |
| 4 | Baninali |
| 5 | Basantia |
| 6 | Chakundamunda |
| 7 | Chandbahal |
| 8 | Handapa |
| 9 | Jogipathar |
| 10 | Kampul |
| 11 | Kholaregeda |
| 12 | Nuabalikhaman |
| 13 | Nuakholaregeda |
| 14 | Papasara |
| 15 | Pratappur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Handapa Gram Panchayat
Handapa Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Handapa 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)
Kishorenagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Handapa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Handapa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Handapa Gram Panchayat
Where is Handapa Gram Panchayat located?
Handapa Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kishorenagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Handapa Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Handapa Gram Panchayat: Arjunadarha, Badaberena, Balikhaman, Baninali, and Basantia and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Handapa Gram Panchayat come under?
Handapa Gram Panchayat comes under Kishorenagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Handapa Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Handapa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Handapa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kishorenagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Handapa Gram Panchayat?
Handapa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Handapa Gram Panchayat do?
Handapa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.