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