Dhanua Gram Panchayat, Nimapada
Dhanua is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Dhanua Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Baulapada, Bhuan, and Dekhata. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhanua Gram Panchayat
Dhanua Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baulapada |
| 2 | Bhuan |
| 3 | Dekhata |
| 4 | Garapada |
| 5 | Harispur |
| 6 | Mathasahi |
| 7 | Raidbazar |
| 8 | Sandhagorada |
| 9 | Sunugoradi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhanua Gram Panchayat
Dhanua Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhanua 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)
Nimapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhanua 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 Dhanua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhanua Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhanua Gram Panchayat located?
Dhanua Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhanua Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Dhanua Gram Panchayat: Baulapada, Bhuan, Dekhata, Garapada, Harispur, Mathasahi, Raidbazar, Sandhagorada, and Sunugoradi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhanua Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhanua Gram Panchayat comes under Nimapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhanua Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhanua Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhanua Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nimapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhanua Gram Panchayat?
Dhanua Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhanua Gram Panchayat do?
Dhanua Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.