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