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