Khandia Gram Panchayat, Samakhunta
Khandia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Khandia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Badpanipal, Baidpur Samil Chahalapada, and Gaudrumacolonysahi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandia Gram Panchayat
Khandia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badpanipal |
| 2 | Baidpur Samil Chahalapada |
| 3 | Gaudrumacolonysahi |
| 4 | Inkidapal |
| 5 | Janudahi |
| 6 | Jhinkria |
| 7 | Kantapal |
| 8 | Karkachia |
| 9 | Kendudiha |
| 10 | Khalapada |
| 11 | Khandia |
| 12 | Khuntapal |
| 13 | Manika |
| 14 | Sankhdar |
| 15 | Sankochiamara |
| 16 | Swargachida |
| 17 | Tolakpokhari |
| 18 | Umanali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandia Gram Panchayat
Khandia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khandia 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)
Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandia 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 Khandia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandia Gram Panchayat
Where is Khandia Gram Panchayat located?
Khandia Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khandia Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Khandia Gram Panchayat: Badpanipal, Baidpur Samil Chahalapada, Gaudrumacolonysahi, Inkidapal, and Janudahi and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khandia Gram Panchayat come under?
Khandia Gram Panchayat comes under Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandia Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khandia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Samakhunta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khandia Gram Panchayat?
Khandia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandia Gram Panchayat do?
Khandia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.