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