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