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