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