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