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