Gandharala Gram Panchayat, Bangomunda
Gandharala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Gandharala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badapara, Barkani, and Batharla. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gandharala Gram Panchayat
Gandharala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapara |
| 2 | Barkani |
| 3 | Batharla |
| 4 | Dabjhar |
| 5 | Gandharla |
| 6 | Jhinkipara |
| 7 | Salemudagan |
| 8 | Sundhimunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gandharala Gram Panchayat
Gandharala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gandharala 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 Gandharala 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 Gandharala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gandharala Gram Panchayat
Where is Gandharala Gram Panchayat located?
Gandharala Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gandharala Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Gandharala Gram Panchayat: Badapara, Barkani, Batharla, Dabjhar, Gandharla, Jhinkipara, Salemudagan, and Sundhimunda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gandharala Gram Panchayat come under?
Gandharala Gram Panchayat comes under Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Gandharala Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gandharala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gandharala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gandharala Gram Panchayat?
Gandharala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gandharala Gram Panchayat do?
Gandharala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.