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