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