Khanata Gram Panchayat, Pattamundai
Khanata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Khanata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badapal, Bali Jhari, and Dimiria. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khanata Gram Panchayat
Khanata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapal |
| 2 | Bali Jhari |
| 3 | Dimiria |
| 4 | Khanata |
| 5 | Kundupur |
| 6 | Reso |
| 7 | Sankhapur |
| 8 | Singarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khanata Gram Panchayat
Khanata Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khanata 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)
Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanata 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 Khanata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khanata Gram Panchayat
Where is Khanata Gram Panchayat located?
Khanata Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khanata Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Khanata Gram Panchayat: Badapal, Bali Jhari, Dimiria, Khanata, Kundupur, Reso, Sankhapur, and Singarpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khanata Gram Panchayat come under?
Khanata Gram Panchayat comes under Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Khanata Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khanata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pattamundai Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khanata Gram Panchayat?
Khanata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khanata Gram Panchayat do?
Khanata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.