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