Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat, Turekela
Dhamandanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Turekela Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Baldas, Bandhanpali, and Dhamandanga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat
Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baldas |
| 2 | Bandhanpali |
| 3 | Dhamandanga |
| 4 | Jamutjhula |
| 5 | Kandhabahal |
| 6 | Kasamal |
| 7 | Rajamara |
| 8 | Simnabahal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat
Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhamandanga 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)
Turekela Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamandanga 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 Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat located?
Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Turekela Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat: Baldas, Bandhanpali, Dhamandanga, Jamutjhula, Kandhabahal, Kasamal, Rajamara, and Simnabahal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat comes under Turekela Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Turekela Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat?
Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat do?
Dhamandanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.