Bandhagada Gram Panchayat, Phiringia
Bandhagada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phiringia Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Bandhagada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bakapali, Balkigradi, and Bandhagada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bandhagada Gram Panchayat
Bandhagada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakapali |
| 2 | Balkigradi |
| 3 | Bandhagada |
| 4 | Bijikuti |
| 5 | Chadiapali |
| 6 | Ghatipadar |
| 7 | Jamupakal |
| 8 | Jarakapada |
| 9 | Mandiapadar |
| 10 | Manipadar |
| 11 | Manuabadi |
| 12 | Marisapada |
| 13 | Milumaha |
| 14 | Pikaradi |
| 15 | Tejamaha |
| 16 | Tiramaha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bandhagada Gram Panchayat
Bandhagada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bandhagada 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)
Phiringia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandhagada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandhagada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bandhagada Gram Panchayat
Where is Bandhagada Gram Panchayat located?
Bandhagada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phiringia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bandhagada Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Bandhagada Gram Panchayat: Bakapali, Balkigradi, Bandhagada, Bijikuti, and Chadiapali and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bandhagada Gram Panchayat come under?
Bandhagada Gram Panchayat comes under Phiringia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Bandhagada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandhagada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bandhagada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phiringia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bandhagada Gram Panchayat?
Bandhagada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bandhagada Gram Panchayat do?
Bandhagada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.