Sankhamur Gram Panchayat, Palalahada
Sankhamur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Palalahada Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Sankhamur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Baidehipur, Baidyanathapur, and Besalia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankhamur Gram Panchayat
Sankhamur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baidehipur |
| 2 | Baidyanathapur |
| 3 | Besalia |
| 4 | Bhadramunda |
| 5 | Ganeshganja |
| 6 | Garadmunda |
| 7 | Jambua |
| 8 | Jharkilinda |
| 9 | Khandabeda |
| 10 | Kundandeipur |
| 11 | Mohanpur |
| 12 | Nabamunda |
| 13 | Nimihata |
| 14 | Nitiam |
| 15 | Panihara |
| 16 | Patabeda |
| 17 | Patumura |
| 18 | Pita |
| 19 | Rajamunda |
| 20 | Ranja |
| 21 | Sankhamur |
| 22 | Satyagan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankhamur Gram Panchayat
Sankhamur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankhamur 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 Sankhamur 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 Sankhamur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankhamur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankhamur Gram Panchayat located?
Sankhamur Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Palalahada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankhamur Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Sankhamur Gram Panchayat: Baidehipur, Baidyanathapur, Besalia, Bhadramunda, and Ganeshganja and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankhamur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankhamur Gram Panchayat comes under Palalahada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankhamur Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhamur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sankhamur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Palalahada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankhamur Gram Panchayat?
Sankhamur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankhamur Gram Panchayat do?
Sankhamur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.