Bandhapari Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh

Bandhapari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Bandhapari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Badabanigaon, Baitikhaman, and Balisara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Bandhapari Gram Panchayat

Bandhapari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Badabanigaon
2Baitikhaman
3Balisara
4Balisara
5Bandhapari
6Belvata
7Dangajor
8Dangari
9Futadangari
10Gurang
11Kamashir
12Kapelpadar
13Karkamaska
14Kuburi
15Kukelkubori
16Kutruguda
17Lakhaguda
18Merengpadar
19Panchkudi
20Patradangar
21Patradanger
22Pratibeda
23Raeljhola
24Rajendrapur
25Thuaguda

Panchayati Raj Structure for Bandhapari Gram Panchayat

Bandhapari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Bandhapari 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)

Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandhapari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandhapari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Bandhapari Gram Panchayat

Where is Bandhapari Gram Panchayat located?

Bandhapari Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Bandhapari Gram Panchayat?

25 villages come under Bandhapari Gram Panchayat: Badabanigaon, Baitikhaman, Balisara, Balisara, and Bandhapari and 20 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Bandhapari Gram Panchayat come under?

Bandhapari Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.

Which District Panchayat does Bandhapari Gram Panchayat come under?

Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandhapari Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bandhapari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Bandhapari Gram Panchayat?

Bandhapari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Bandhapari Gram Panchayat do?

Bandhapari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.