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