Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Pokharibandh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Bakatpur, Bedaghati, and Bedhal Khaman. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat
Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakatpur |
| 2 | Bedaghati |
| 3 | Bedhal Khaman |
| 4 | Benipokhari |
| 5 | Bhejipadar |
| 6 | Binayakpur |
| 7 | Budha Umer |
| 8 | Dharamkhandi |
| 9 | Fukar Padara |
| 10 | Gambhariguda |
| 11 | Irkuli |
| 12 | Isarbaru |
| 13 | Jadimara |
| 14 | Jharmunda |
| 15 | Junjer Guda |
| 16 | Kaner |
| 17 | Karlakupa |
| 18 | Kesa Padar |
| 19 | Lokanathapur |
| 20 | Makundpur |
| 21 | Melghutu |
| 22 | Podaumer |
| 23 | Pokhari Bandha |
| 24 | Talipada |
| 25 | Umer |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat
Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pokharibandh 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)
Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokharibandh 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 Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat
Where is Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat located?
Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat: Bakatpur, Bedaghati, Bedhal Khaman, Benipokhari, and Bhejipadar and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat?
Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat do?
Pokharibandh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.