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