Khandapada Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Khandapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Khandapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Baradakata, Beladula, and Fakirpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandapada Gram Panchayat
Khandapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baradakata |
| 2 | Beladula |
| 3 | Fakirpur |
| 4 | Ghodagadi |
| 5 | Gourangpur |
| 6 | Haripur |
| 7 | Kandhapada |
| 8 | Karadadadar |
| 9 | Mahakudapali |
| 10 | Manarbeda |
| 11 | Narayanpur |
| 12 | Padianali |
| 13 | Patrapada |
| 14 | Routapada |
| 15 | Sianberenibhalunati |
| 16 | Singarimunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandapada Gram Panchayat
Khandapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khandapada 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandapada 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 Khandapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Khandapada Gram Panchayat located?
Khandapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khandapada Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Khandapada Gram Panchayat: Baradakata, Beladula, Fakirpur, Ghodagadi, and Gourangpur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khandapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Khandapada Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khandapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khandapada Gram Panchayat?
Khandapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandapada Gram Panchayat do?
Khandapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.