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