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