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