Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat, Baripada
Sankhabhanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Baripada Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Baghuasole, Basantapur, and Debakisul. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat
Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghuasole |
| 2 | Basantapur |
| 3 | Debakisul |
| 4 | Gopalpur |
| 5 | Gunjasahi |
| 6 | Hemchandrapur |
| 7 | Henseldihi |
| 8 | Jambhirdiha |
| 9 | Jitbhol |
| 10 | Nuadihi |
| 11 | Ramanagar |
| 12 | Rangamatia |
| 13 | Ranibhol |
| 14 | Sadheikala |
| 15 | Sankhabhanga |
| 16 | Sarujharan |
| 17 | Sikharghati |
| 18 | Tadkisul |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat
Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankhabhanga 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)
Baripada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhabhanga 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 Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat located?
Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Baripada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat: Baghuasole, Basantapur, Debakisul, Gopalpur, and Gunjasahi and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat comes under Baripada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baripada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat?
Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat do?
Sankhabhanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.