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