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