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