Maligaon Gram Panchayat, Thuamul Ram Pur
Maligaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Maligaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Badabag (Bandabag), Bhitarpadar, and Dingiribandha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maligaon Gram Panchayat
Maligaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badabag (Bandabag) |
| 2 | Bhitarpadar |
| 3 | Dingiribandha |
| 4 | Duarsunicheptaghat |
| 5 | Kanasukuli |
| 6 | Kudikudacheptaghat |
| 7 | Maligaon |
| 8 | Mushajal |
| 9 | Muskuta |
| 10 | Saradapas |
| 11 | Surjyagad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maligaon Gram Panchayat
Maligaon Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maligaon 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)
Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maligaon 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 Maligaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maligaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Maligaon Gram Panchayat located?
Maligaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maligaon Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Maligaon Gram Panchayat: Badabag (Bandabag), Bhitarpadar, Dingiribandha, Duarsunicheptaghat, and Kanasukuli and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maligaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Maligaon Gram Panchayat comes under Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Maligaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maligaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Maligaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maligaon Gram Panchayat?
Maligaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maligaon Gram Panchayat do?
Maligaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.