Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna
Gand-Barajhola is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Balarampur, Bhataguda, and Bhejipadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat
Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampur |
| 2 | Bhataguda |
| 3 | Bhejipadar |
| 4 | Dorapadar |
| 5 | Gananathpur |
| 6 | Gondbarajhola |
| 7 | Gudialipadar |
| 8 | Ichhapur |
| 9 | Kandhabarajhola |
| 10 | Karatikili |
| 11 | Kurlubhata |
| 12 | Padelpita |
| 13 | Phukjodi |
| 14 | Raisingpur |
| 15 | Salebhata |
| 16 | Saradhapur |
| 17 | Tilajodi |
| 18 | Upkabhata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat
Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gand-Barajhola 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)
Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gand-Barajhola 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 Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat
Where is Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat located?
Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat: Balarampur, Bhataguda, Bhejipadar, Dorapadar, and Gananathpur and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat come under?
Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat comes under Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat?
Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat do?
Gand-Barajhola Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.