Khamala Gram Panchayat, Derabish
Khamala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Derabish Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Khamala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Badafogal, Badasalar, and Baiyarijanthimul. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khamala Gram Panchayat
Khamala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badafogal |
| 2 | Badasalar |
| 3 | Baiyarijanthimul |
| 4 | Bambilo |
| 5 | Bishok |
| 6 | Daliji |
| 7 | Janhimul No-2 |
| 8 | Karimul |
| 9 | Khamol |
| 10 | Khatuapada |
| 11 | Korapada |
| 12 | Kosida |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khamala Gram Panchayat
Khamala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khamala 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)
Derabish Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khamala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khamala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khamala Gram Panchayat
Where is Khamala Gram Panchayat located?
Khamala Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Derabish Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khamala Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Khamala Gram Panchayat: Badafogal, Badasalar, Baiyarijanthimul, Bambilo, and Bishok and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khamala Gram Panchayat come under?
Khamala Gram Panchayat comes under Derabish Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Khamala Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khamala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khamala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Derabish Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khamala Gram Panchayat?
Khamala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khamala Gram Panchayat do?
Khamala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.