Bamanda Gram Panchayat, Harabhanga
Bamanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti and Boudh Zila Parishad. Bamanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Ballipatta, Bamanda, and Bethiabereni. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bamanda Gram Panchayat
Bamanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballipatta |
| 2 | Bamanda |
| 3 | Bethiabereni |
| 4 | Birigarh |
| 5 | Biswanathpur |
| 6 | Debgarh |
| 7 | Gopalpur |
| 8 | Jatesinga |
| 9 | Karunapali |
| 10 | Khandabar |
| 11 | Kulimunda |
| 12 | Menda |
| 13 | Naikpada |
| 14 | Pankhimal |
| 15 | Raghunathpur |
| 16 | Ratanpur |
| 17 | Somanathpur |
| 18 | Talabahal |
| 19 | Tangarpali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bamanda Gram Panchayat
Bamanda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bamanda 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)
Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bamanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bamanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bamanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Bamanda Gram Panchayat located?
Bamanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bamanda Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Bamanda Gram Panchayat: Ballipatta, Bamanda, Bethiabereni, Birigarh, and Biswanathpur and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bamanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Bamanda Gram Panchayat comes under Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Boudh district.
Which District Panchayat does Bamanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bamanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bamanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Boudh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bamanda Gram Panchayat?
Bamanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bamanda Gram Panchayat do?
Bamanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.