Dhakotha Gram Panchayat, Anandapur
Dhakotha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Anandapur Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Dhakotha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Amarnga, Badaektali, and Bandha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhakotha Gram Panchayat
Dhakotha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amarnga |
| 2 | Badaektali |
| 3 | Bandha |
| 4 | Baunsapal |
| 5 | Bhalukhuma |
| 6 | Dhakotha |
| 7 | Jalinanda |
| 8 | Kundakot |
| 9 | Marsapal |
| 10 | Nahaguna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhakotha Gram Panchayat
Dhakotha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhakotha 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)
Anandapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhakotha 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 Dhakotha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhakotha Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhakotha Gram Panchayat located?
Dhakotha Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Anandapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhakotha Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Dhakotha Gram Panchayat: Amarnga, Badaektali, Bandha, Baunsapal, Bhalukhuma, Dhakotha, Jalinanda, Kundakot, Marsapal, and Nahaguna.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhakotha Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhakotha Gram Panchayat comes under Anandapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhakotha Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhakotha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhakotha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Anandapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhakotha Gram Panchayat?
Dhakotha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhakotha Gram Panchayat do?
Dhakotha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.