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