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