Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat, Saintala
Jhinkidunguri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Dukalghat, Jharbahali, and Jhinkidungri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat
Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dukalghat |
| 2 | Jharbahali |
| 3 | Jhinkidungri |
| 4 | Kenduudar |
| 5 | Lapher |
| 6 | Nagphena |
| 7 | Patamara |
| 8 | Surda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat
Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhinkidunguri 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)
Saintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat located?
Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat: Dukalghat, Jharbahali, Jhinkidungri, Kenduudar, Lapher, Nagphena, Patamara, and Surda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat comes under Saintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat?
Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat do?
Jhinkidunguri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.