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