Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat, Dharakote
Jhadabandha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Baladiaghati, Bhaliapalli, and Bhatapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat
Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baladiaghati |
| 2 | Bhaliapalli |
| 3 | Bhatapada |
| 4 | Chimidihill |
| 5 | Dayanapalli |
| 6 | Dhanaghara |
| 7 | Dhenkimunda |
| 8 | Digadahanapur |
| 9 | Digadahanpalli |
| 10 | Digi |
| 11 | Hatimunda |
| 12 | Jhadabandha |
| 13 | Jujhabarapalli |
| 14 | Kalasuta |
| 15 | Kaluku |
| 16 | Kantaikoliapalli |
| 17 | Kantayikholahill |
| 18 | Khairapalli |
| 19 | Madanagandapalli |
| 20 | Matiapalli |
| 21 | Paikabagada |
| 22 | Panibandha |
| 23 | Podabauranihill |
| 24 | Saluapalli |
| 25 | Topilanji |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat
Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhadabandha 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)
Dharakote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat located?
Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat: Baladiaghati, Bhaliapalli, Bhatapada, Chimidihill, and Dayanapalli and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat comes under Dharakote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dharakote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat?
Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat do?
Jhadabandha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.