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