Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat, Dhenkanal Sadar
Suakhaikateni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Derasing, Katakamada, and Katakamadakhamar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat
Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Derasing |
| 2 | Katakamada |
| 3 | Katakamadakhamar |
| 4 | Kuapada |
| 5 | Muktapasi |
| 6 | Ranalakateni |
| 7 | Ranja |
| 8 | Suakhaikateni |
| 9 | Susapada (Kusapada) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat
Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Suakhaikateni 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 Suakhaikateni 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 Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat
Where is Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat located?
Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat: Derasing, Katakamada, Katakamadakhamar, Kuapada, Muktapasi, Ranalakateni, Ranja, Suakhaikateni, and Susapada (Kusapada).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat come under?
Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat comes under Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Suakhaikateni 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 Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat?
Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat do?
Suakhaikateni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.