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