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