Gandahati Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Gandahati is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Gandahati Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Adagaon, Bangada, and Buluda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gandahati Gram Panchayat
Gandahati Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adagaon |
| 2 | Bangada |
| 3 | Buluda |
| 4 | Gadasingi |
| 5 | Gandahati |
| 6 | Gothai |
| 7 | Kinchilingi |
| 8 | Kuisingi |
| 9 | Latigam |
| 10 | Laupur |
| 11 | Muligumma |
| 12 | Sauragadasinga |
| 13 | Talamunda |
| 14 | Tamtara |
| 15 | Vidada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gandahati Gram Panchayat
Gandahati Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gandahati 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 Gandahati 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 Gandahati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gandahati Gram Panchayat
Where is Gandahati Gram Panchayat located?
Gandahati Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gandahati Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Gandahati Gram Panchayat: Adagaon, Bangada, Buluda, Gadasingi, and Gandahati and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gandahati Gram Panchayat come under?
Gandahati Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Gandahati Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gandahati Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gandahati Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gandahati Gram Panchayat?
Gandahati Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gandahati Gram Panchayat do?
Gandahati Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.