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