Khandava Gram Panchayat, Kasinagar
Khandava is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasinagar Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Khandava Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Badigan, Khandava, and Lalgudipeta. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandava Gram Panchayat
Khandava Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badigan |
| 2 | Khandava |
| 3 | Lalgudipeta |
| 4 | Palasingi |
| 5 | Purutiguda |
| 6 | Sara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandava Gram Panchayat
Khandava Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khandava 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)
Kasinagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandava Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandava Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandava Gram Panchayat
Where is Khandava Gram Panchayat located?
Khandava Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasinagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khandava Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Khandava Gram Panchayat: Badigan, Khandava, Lalgudipeta, Palasingi, Purutiguda, and Sara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khandava Gram Panchayat come under?
Khandava Gram Panchayat comes under Kasinagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandava Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandava Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khandava Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kasinagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khandava Gram Panchayat?
Khandava Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandava Gram Panchayat do?
Khandava Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.