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