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