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