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