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