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