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