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