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