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