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