Hensda Gram Panchayat, Jamda
Hensda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Jamda Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Hensda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Badedihi, Basantapur, and Chandikhaman. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hensda Gram Panchayat
Hensda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badedihi |
| 2 | Basantapur |
| 3 | Chandikhaman |
| 4 | Chitritangar |
| 5 | Dhalpur |
| 6 | Hensada |
| 7 | Jatapani |
| 8 | Khairpal |
| 9 | Khediadunguri |
| 10 | Kucheipal |
| 11 | Matiali |
| 12 | Sunamara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hensda Gram Panchayat
Hensda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hensda 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)
Jamda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensda 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 Hensda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hensda Gram Panchayat
Where is Hensda Gram Panchayat located?
Hensda Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Jamda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Hensda Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Hensda Gram Panchayat: Badedihi, Basantapur, Chandikhaman, Chitritangar, and Dhalpur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Hensda Gram Panchayat come under?
Hensda Gram Panchayat comes under Jamda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Hensda Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Hensda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jamda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Hensda Gram Panchayat?
Hensda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hensda Gram Panchayat do?
Hensda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.