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