Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat, Chakapad
Shankarakhol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Chakapad Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Badeguda, Baridisahi, and Basiamba. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat
Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badeguda |
| 2 | Baridisahi |
| 3 | Basiamba |
| 4 | Dabeni |
| 5 | Gudrigam |
| 6 | Kadupadar |
| 7 | Kendugudari |
| 8 | Kuradinisa |
| 9 | Lambarkhole |
| 10 | Lengarkhole |
| 11 | Majaghara (Budhapadar) |
| 12 | Mirigisuga |
| 13 | Raikhole |
| 14 | Sanadabadi |
| 15 | Sandhijargi |
| 16 | Sankarakhole |
| 17 | Sikapada |
| 18 | Sitajhar |
| 19 | Sramudi |
| 20 | Tapadingia |
| 21 | Totapadar |
| 22 | Ududeba |
| 23 | Uparaadabadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat
Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shankarakhol 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)
Chakapad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarakhol 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 Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat located?
Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Chakapad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat: Badeguda, Baridisahi, Basiamba, Dabeni, and Gudrigam and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat comes under Chakapad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chakapad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat?
Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat do?
Shankarakhol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.