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