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