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