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