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