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