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