Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Gagandhuli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Gagandhuli, Gandua, and Janhiapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat
Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gagandhuli |
| 2 | Gandua |
| 3 | Janhiapada |
| 4 | Krushnapur |
| 5 | Machhada |
| 6 | Malikapur |
| 7 | Manoharpur |
| 8 | Panisiali |
| 9 | Pitagadia |
| 10 | Praharajapur |
| 11 | Rafayatpur |
| 12 | Raigadia |
| 13 | Raipur |
| 14 | Tentuliapada |
| 15 | Turigaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat
Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gagandhuli 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)
Khaira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat
Where is Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat located?
Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat: Gagandhuli, Gandua, Janhiapada, Krushnapur, and Machhada and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat come under?
Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat?
Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat do?
Gagandhuli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.