Sumandala Gram Panchayat, Beguniapada
Sumandala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Sumandala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bandhakhuntakata, Baniabadi, and Bhaliajhara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sumandala Gram Panchayat
Sumandala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhakhuntakata |
| 2 | Baniabadi |
| 3 | Bhaliajhara |
| 4 | Chhotraypur |
| 5 | Gotharapalli |
| 6 | Makarama |
| 7 | Saurapalli |
| 8 | Sorisamalei |
| 9 | Sumandala |
| 10 | Tabhajhola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sumandala Gram Panchayat
Sumandala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sumandala 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)
Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sumandala 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 Sumandala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sumandala Gram Panchayat
Where is Sumandala Gram Panchayat located?
Sumandala Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sumandala Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Sumandala Gram Panchayat: Bandhakhuntakata, Baniabadi, Bhaliajhara, Chhotraypur, Gotharapalli, Makarama, Saurapalli, Sorisamalei, Sumandala, and Tabhajhola.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sumandala Gram Panchayat come under?
Sumandala Gram Panchayat comes under Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Sumandala Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sumandala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sumandala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Beguniapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sumandala Gram Panchayat?
Sumandala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sumandala Gram Panchayat do?
Sumandala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.