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