Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat, Lahunipara
Sankhaposh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Ambarudi, Arjunchuan, and Babehudi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat
Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambarudi |
| 2 | Arjunchuan |
| 3 | Babehudi |
| 4 | Bhaliadihi |
| 5 | Ghusuriposh |
| 6 | Kardahudi |
| 7 | Kisan-Tangarpali |
| 8 | Lamsi |
| 9 | Lauposh |
| 10 | Mahantatangarpali |
| 11 | Nandapada |
| 12 | Pratappur |
| 13 | Rangalbeda |
| 14 | Sagadiaposh |
| 15 | San-Bhaliadihi |
| 16 | San-Rengalbeda |
| 17 | Sanbabehudi |
| 18 | Sankhaposh |
| 19 | Tetengagilla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat
Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sankhaposh 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)
Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat
Where is Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat located?
Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat: Ambarudi, Arjunchuan, Babehudi, Bhaliadihi, and Ghusuriposh and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat come under?
Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat comes under Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat?
Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat do?
Sankhaposh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.