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