Jharnipali Gram Panchayat, Agalpur
Jharnipali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Agalpur Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Jharnipali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Adendunguri, Ambajharan, and Chungidadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jharnipali Gram Panchayat
Jharnipali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adendunguri |
| 2 | Ambajharan |
| 3 | Chungidadar |
| 4 | Jharanipali |
| 5 | Kendumundi |
| 6 | Kudopali |
| 7 | Pandakital |
| 8 | Patharamunda |
| 9 | Podhapali |
| 10 | Saledungri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharnipali Gram Panchayat
Jharnipali Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jharnipali 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)
Agalpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharnipali 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 Jharnipali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jharnipali Gram Panchayat
Where is Jharnipali Gram Panchayat located?
Jharnipali Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Agalpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jharnipali Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Jharnipali Gram Panchayat: Adendunguri, Ambajharan, Chungidadar, Jharanipali, Kendumundi, Kudopali, Pandakital, Patharamunda, Podhapali, and Saledungri.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jharnipali Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharnipali Gram Panchayat comes under Agalpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Jharnipali Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharnipali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jharnipali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Agalpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jharnipali Gram Panchayat?
Jharnipali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jharnipali Gram Panchayat do?
Jharnipali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.