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