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