Kiajhara Gram Panchayat, Khandapara
Kiajhara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Khandapara Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Kiajhara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Badajhada, Badakhajuria, and Bhanlapalli. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kiajhara Gram Panchayat
Kiajhara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badajhada |
| 2 | Badakhajuria |
| 3 | Bhanlapalli |
| 4 | Bhudangapalli |
| 5 | Budhijharisan |
| 6 | Giridipalli |
| 7 | Giridipalli |
| 8 | Gochhabari |
| 9 | Jakelapalli |
| 10 | Kiajhara |
| 11 | Kiajharapatana |
| 12 | Koduapalli |
| 13 | Mangarajpur |
| 14 | Panasapadar |
| 15 | Petapalli |
| 16 | Sanakhajuria |
| 17 | Satagochhia |
| 18 | Serajanga |
| 19 | Seranda |
| 20 | Takeria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kiajhara Gram Panchayat
Kiajhara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kiajhara 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)
Khandapara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kiajhara 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 Kiajhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kiajhara Gram Panchayat
Where is Kiajhara Gram Panchayat located?
Kiajhara Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Khandapara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kiajhara Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Kiajhara Gram Panchayat: Badajhada, Badakhajuria, Bhanlapalli, Bhudangapalli, and Budhijharisan and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kiajhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Kiajhara Gram Panchayat comes under Khandapara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kiajhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kiajhara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kiajhara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khandapara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kiajhara Gram Panchayat?
Kiajhara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kiajhara Gram Panchayat do?
Kiajhara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.