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