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