Jhiripani Gram Panchayat, Tumudibandh
Jhiripani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Jhiripani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Adilipa, Baragan, and Baraguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhiripani Gram Panchayat
Jhiripani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adilipa |
| 2 | Baragan |
| 3 | Baraguda |
| 4 | Batangapadar |
| 5 | Batangapadar |
| 6 | Bileisarada |
| 7 | Chajangi |
| 8 | Deshughati |
| 9 | Jhiripani |
| 10 | Karajandi |
| 11 | Kauguda |
| 12 | Lalkuti |
| 13 | Mendhabaru |
| 14 | Raikhol |
| 15 | Sanjhiripani |
| 16 | Sarachangada |
| 17 | Saradapur |
| 18 | Sikaki |
| 19 | Surangabaru |
| 20 | Suruda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhiripani Gram Panchayat
Jhiripani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhiripani 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)
Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhiripani 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 Jhiripani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhiripani Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhiripani Gram Panchayat located?
Jhiripani Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhiripani Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Jhiripani Gram Panchayat: Adilipa, Baragan, Baraguda, Batangapadar, and Batangapadar and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhiripani Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhiripani Gram Panchayat comes under Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhiripani Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhiripani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jhiripani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhiripani Gram Panchayat?
Jhiripani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhiripani Gram Panchayat do?
Jhiripani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.