Risigaon Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna
Risigaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Risigaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Ambapada, Bhoiguda, and Dangariguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Risigaon Gram Panchayat
Risigaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambapada |
| 2 | Bhoiguda |
| 3 | Dangariguda |
| 4 | Gajakhola |
| 5 | Gond Bandopala |
| 6 | Herateka |
| 7 | Kasakendu |
| 8 | Kirokuda |
| 9 | Narengkhola |
| 10 | Partola |
| 11 | Risigaon |
| 12 | Tentulipada |
| 13 | Tikirapada |
| 14 | Trisulmunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Risigaon Gram Panchayat
Risigaon Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Risigaon 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 Risigaon 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 Risigaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Risigaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Risigaon Gram Panchayat located?
Risigaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Risigaon Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Risigaon Gram Panchayat: Ambapada, Bhoiguda, Dangariguda, Gajakhola, and Gond Bandopala and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Risigaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Risigaon Gram Panchayat comes under Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Risigaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Risigaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Risigaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Risigaon Gram Panchayat?
Risigaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Risigaon Gram Panchayat do?
Risigaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.