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