Khantapada Gram Panchayat, Bahanaga
Khantapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Khantapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baharpadagan, Bhagatpur, and Chitapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khantapada Gram Panchayat
Khantapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baharpadagan |
| 2 | Bhagatpur |
| 3 | Chitapada |
| 4 | Gada-Bhanga-1 |
| 5 | Gada-Bhanga-2 |
| 6 | Gada-Bhanga-4 |
| 7 | Gobindapur |
| 8 | Haripalapur |
| 9 | Khantapada |
| 10 | Mulakudei |
| 11 | Naichhanapur |
| 12 | Raim |
| 13 | Ramanagar |
| 14 | Sankhua |
| 15 | Suthang |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khantapada Gram Panchayat
Khantapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khantapada 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)
Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khantapada 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 Khantapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khantapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Khantapada Gram Panchayat located?
Khantapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khantapada Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Khantapada Gram Panchayat: Baharpadagan, Bhagatpur, Chitapada, Gada-Bhanga-1, and Gada-Bhanga-2 and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khantapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Khantapada Gram Panchayat comes under Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Khantapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khantapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khantapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bahanaga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khantapada Gram Panchayat?
Khantapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khantapada Gram Panchayat do?
Khantapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.