Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat, Athagad
Ghantikhal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Athagad Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chandrabalishyamapur, Ghantikhala, and Nidhipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat
Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandrabalishyamapur |
| 2 | Ghantikhala |
| 3 | Nidhipur |
| 4 | Radhashyampur |
| 5 | Ramshyampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat
Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ghantikhal 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)
Athagad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat
Where is Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat located?
Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Athagad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat: Chandrabalishyamapur, Ghantikhala, Nidhipur, Radhashyampur, and Ramshyampur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat comes under Athagad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.
Which District Panchayat does Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat come under?
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athagad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat?
Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat do?
Ghantikhal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.