Nirgundi Gram Panchayat, Bhandaripokhari
Nirgundi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti and Bhadrak Zila Parishad. Nirgundi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Anantapur, Guhalia, and Mahura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nirgundi Gram Panchayat
Nirgundi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur |
| 2 | Guhalia |
| 3 | Mahura |
| 4 | Majurigadia |
| 5 | Nirgundi |
| 6 | Pirijipur |
| 7 | Rajendrapur |
| 8 | Sibabindha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nirgundi Gram Panchayat
Nirgundi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nirgundi 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)
Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nirgundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nirgundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nirgundi Gram Panchayat
Where is Nirgundi Gram Panchayat located?
Nirgundi Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Nirgundi Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Nirgundi Gram Panchayat: Anantapur, Guhalia, Mahura, Majurigadia, Nirgundi, Pirijipur, Rajendrapur, and Sibabindha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nirgundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Nirgundi Gram Panchayat comes under Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhadrak district.
Which District Panchayat does Nirgundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nirgundi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Nirgundi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhadrak Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nirgundi Gram Panchayat?
Nirgundi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nirgundi Gram Panchayat do?
Nirgundi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.