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