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