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