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