Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Jhinkiria is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Arakhapur, Bhogapur, and Gagandhuli. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat
Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arakhapur |
| 2 | Bhogapur |
| 3 | Gagandhuli |
| 4 | Indipur |
| 5 | Jhinkiria |
| 6 | Mustafabad |
| 7 | Pajkalpur(Paikalpur) |
| 8 | Patirajpur |
| 9 | Singipur |
| 10 | Tarapur |
| 11 | Totapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat
Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhinkiria 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 Jhinkiria 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 Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat located?
Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat: Arakhapur, Bhogapur, Gagandhuli, Indipur, and Jhinkiria and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat?
Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat do?
Jhinkiria Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.