Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat, Khariar
Sanmaheswar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It falls under the Khariar Panchayat Samiti and Nuapada Zila Parishad. Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badamaheswar, Debahal, and Gharadhara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat
Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badamaheswar |
| 2 | Debahal |
| 3 | Gharadhara |
| 4 | Jholpathar |
| 5 | Kuligaon |
| 6 | Rajamunda |
| 7 | Sanamaheswar |
| 8 | Sunamudi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat
Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sanmaheswar 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)
Khariar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nuapada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat located?
Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It falls under the Khariar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat: Badamaheswar, Debahal, Gharadhara, Jholpathar, Kuligaon, Rajamunda, Sanamaheswar, and Sunamudi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat comes under Khariar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nuapada district.
Which District Panchayat does Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Nuapada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khariar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nuapada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat?
Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat do?
Sanmaheswar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.