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