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