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