Bendra Gram Panchayat, Agalpur
Bendra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Agalpur Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Bendra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bendra, Danipali, and Dhauradadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bendra Gram Panchayat
Bendra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bendra |
| 2 | Danipali |
| 3 | Dhauradadar |
| 4 | Jharbandhali |
| 5 | Karanpali |
| 6 | Rampur |
| 7 | Rebanaguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bendra Gram Panchayat
Bendra Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bendra 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)
Agalpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bendra 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 Bendra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bendra Gram Panchayat
Where is Bendra Gram Panchayat located?
Bendra Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Agalpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bendra Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Bendra Gram Panchayat: Bendra, Danipali, Dhauradadar, Jharbandhali, Karanpali, Rampur, and Rebanaguda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bendra Gram Panchayat come under?
Bendra Gram Panchayat comes under Agalpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Bendra Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bendra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bendra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Agalpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bendra Gram Panchayat?
Bendra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bendra Gram Panchayat do?
Bendra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.