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