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