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