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