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