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