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