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