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