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