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