Khemala Gram Panchayat, Palalahada
Khemala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Palalahada Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Khemala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Balabhadrapur, Balipasi, and Banar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khemala Gram Panchayat
Khemala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balabhadrapur |
| 2 | Balipasi |
| 3 | Banar |
| 4 | Barkotia |
| 5 | Hatibindha |
| 6 | Khemala |
| 7 | Khemala |
| 8 | Phuljhari |
| 9 | Rengalmunda |
| 10 | Rohila |
| 11 | Sukadevpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khemala Gram Panchayat
Khemala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khemala 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)
Palalahada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khemala 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 Khemala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khemala Gram Panchayat
Where is Khemala Gram Panchayat located?
Khemala Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Palalahada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khemala Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Khemala Gram Panchayat: Balabhadrapur, Balipasi, Banar, Barkotia, and Hatibindha and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khemala Gram Panchayat come under?
Khemala Gram Panchayat comes under Palalahada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Khemala Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khemala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khemala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Palalahada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khemala Gram Panchayat?
Khemala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khemala Gram Panchayat do?
Khemala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.