Sankarada Gram Panchayat, Kasipur
Sankarada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Sankarada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Badapukel, Bariguma, and Chanapukel. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankarada Gram Panchayat
Sankarada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapukel |
| 2 | Bariguma |
| 3 | Chanapukel |
| 4 | Dangasil |
| 5 | Ekadeli |
| 6 | Kansariguda |
| 7 | Kapadang |
| 8 | Kauguda |
| 9 | Khadikajor |
| 10 | Kutumi |
| 11 | Maharajaguda |
| 12 | Nishikhal |
| 13 | Panasapadara |
| 14 | Panchali |
| 15 | Punjiguma |
| 16 | Rauli |
| 17 | Sankarada |
| 18 | Taladhodasi |
| 19 | Tayaput |
| 20 | Tentulipadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankarada Gram Panchayat
Sankarada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankarada 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)
Kasipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankarada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankarada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankarada Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankarada Gram Panchayat located?
Sankarada Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankarada Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Sankarada Gram Panchayat: Badapukel, Bariguma, Chanapukel, Dangasil, and Ekadeli and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankarada Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankarada Gram Panchayat comes under Kasipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankarada Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankarada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sankarada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kasipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankarada Gram Panchayat?
Sankarada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankarada Gram Panchayat do?
Sankarada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.