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