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