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