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