Dhinkia Gram Panchayat, Erasama
Dhinkia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Erasama Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Dhinkia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Abhayachandapur, Badakantakandha, and Baradakandha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhinkia Gram Panchayat
Dhinkia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abhayachandapur |
| 2 | Badakantakandha |
| 3 | Baradakandha |
| 4 | Dhinkia |
| 5 | Firikichhitakandha |
| 6 | Gobindapur |
| 7 | Kansaripatia |
| 8 | Panigadiakandha |
| 9 | Trilochanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhinkia Gram Panchayat
Dhinkia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhinkia 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)
Erasama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhinkia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhinkia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhinkia Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhinkia Gram Panchayat located?
Dhinkia Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Erasama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhinkia Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Dhinkia Gram Panchayat: Abhayachandapur, Badakantakandha, Baradakandha, Dhinkia, Firikichhitakandha, Gobindapur, Kansaripatia, Panigadiakandha, and Trilochanpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhinkia Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhinkia Gram Panchayat comes under Erasama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhinkia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhinkia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhinkia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Erasama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhinkia Gram Panchayat?
Dhinkia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhinkia Gram Panchayat do?
Dhinkia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.