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