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