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