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