Samana Gram Panchayat, Hatadihi
Samana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Hatadihi Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Samana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Agiria, Baharipur, and Baranga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Samana Gram Panchayat
Samana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agiria |
| 2 | Baharipur |
| 3 | Baranga |
| 4 | Bhagirathipur |
| 5 | Chapundia |
| 6 | Dudugaon |
| 7 | Girigaon |
| 8 | Gobindapur |
| 9 | Kadambadihi |
| 10 | Marua |
| 11 | Samana |
| 12 | Telisinga |
| 13 | Temala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Samana Gram Panchayat
Samana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Samana 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)
Hatadihi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samana 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 Samana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Samana Gram Panchayat
Where is Samana Gram Panchayat located?
Samana Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Hatadihi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Samana Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Samana Gram Panchayat: Agiria, Baharipur, Baranga, Bhagirathipur, and Chapundia and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Samana Gram Panchayat come under?
Samana Gram Panchayat comes under Hatadihi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Samana Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Samana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hatadihi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Samana Gram Panchayat?
Samana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Samana Gram Panchayat do?
Samana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.