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