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