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