Khajuripada Gram Panchayat, Khajuripada
Khajuripada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Khajuripada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Bitali, Charipada, and Dehengi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khajuripada Gram Panchayat
Khajuripada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bitali |
| 2 | Charipada |
| 3 | Dehengi |
| 4 | Dimirikhol |
| 5 | Gadaki |
| 6 | Gadapadar |
| 7 | Gadiapara |
| 8 | Ganjugura |
| 9 | Ganjulponga |
| 10 | Ghugulasahi |
| 11 | Iripiguda |
| 12 | Kerediguda |
| 13 | Khajuripada |
| 14 | Kumbhegura |
| 15 | Kunda |
| 16 | Kutibari |
| 17 | Ledrikhol |
| 18 | Mardigochha |
| 19 | Mundabadi Jangal |
| 20 | Paberi |
| 21 | Urumunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khajuripada Gram Panchayat
Khajuripada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khajuripada 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)
Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khajuripada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khajuripada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khajuripada Gram Panchayat
Where is Khajuripada Gram Panchayat located?
Khajuripada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khajuripada Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Khajuripada Gram Panchayat: Bitali, Charipada, Dehengi, Dimirikhol, and Gadaki and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khajuripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Khajuripada Gram Panchayat comes under Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Khajuripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khajuripada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khajuripada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khajuripada Gram Panchayat?
Khajuripada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khajuripada Gram Panchayat do?
Khajuripada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.