Dutimendi Gram Panchayat, Khajuripada
Dutimendi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Dutimendi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Arapaju, Badalasahi, and Baikumpa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dutimendi Gram Panchayat
Dutimendi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arapaju |
| 2 | Badalasahi |
| 3 | Baikumpa |
| 4 | Bankapada |
| 5 | Dokeni |
| 6 | Dutimendi |
| 7 | Ganjupadar |
| 8 | Jharabalasakumpa |
| 9 | Khaliberena |
| 10 | Khutuladar |
| 11 | Khutuladar Jangal |
| 12 | Lambaguduri |
| 13 | Malbhuin |
| 14 | Mundakurti |
| 15 | Nedisahi |
| 16 | Pindabadi |
| 17 | Premajhari |
| 18 | Sambepadar |
| 19 | Sitaguduri |
| 20 | Sitapadar |
| 21 | Suriabandha |
| 22 | Takali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dutimendi Gram Panchayat
Dutimendi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dutimendi 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)
Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dutimendi 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 Dutimendi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dutimendi Gram Panchayat
Where is Dutimendi Gram Panchayat located?
Dutimendi Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dutimendi Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Dutimendi Gram Panchayat: Arapaju, Badalasahi, Baikumpa, Bankapada, and Dokeni and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dutimendi Gram Panchayat come under?
Dutimendi Gram Panchayat comes under Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Dutimendi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dutimendi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dutimendi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dutimendi Gram Panchayat?
Dutimendi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dutimendi Gram Panchayat do?
Dutimendi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.