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