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