Khamankhol Gram Panchayat, Baliguda
Khamankhol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Khamankhol Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Badenigan, Budhakhamana, and Changurabali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khamankhol Gram Panchayat
Khamankhol Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badenigan |
| 2 | Budhakhamana |
| 3 | Changurabali |
| 4 | Darusingula |
| 5 | Dengaragan |
| 6 | Gadimaska |
| 7 | Gandakia |
| 8 | Jalesuga |
| 9 | Kacharlai |
| 10 | Kanjalagou |
| 11 | Kapukusa |
| 12 | Katuru |
| 13 | Khamanakhola |
| 14 | Kilokina |
| 15 | Kiranagan |
| 16 | Mundapadar |
| 17 | Parubhata |
| 18 | Raipanga |
| 19 | Seska |
| 20 | Sikela |
| 21 | Singulagam |
| 22 | Sipikera |
| 23 | Tidragan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khamankhol Gram Panchayat
Khamankhol Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khamankhol 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)
Baliguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khamankhol 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 Khamankhol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khamankhol Gram Panchayat
Where is Khamankhol Gram Panchayat located?
Khamankhol Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khamankhol Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Khamankhol Gram Panchayat: Badenigan, Budhakhamana, Changurabali, Darusingula, and Dengaragan and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khamankhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Khamankhol Gram Panchayat comes under Baliguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Khamankhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khamankhol Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khamankhol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khamankhol Gram Panchayat?
Khamankhol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khamankhol Gram Panchayat do?
Khamankhol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.