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