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