Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat, Tumudibandh
Tumudibandh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Balama, Benarabahal, and Bhaliapani. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat
Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balama |
| 2 | Benarabahal |
| 3 | Bhaliapani |
| 4 | Dadanga |
| 5 | Dangaripadar |
| 6 | Gudguda |
| 7 | Jalesepeta |
| 8 | Kadama |
| 9 | Kakalanga |
| 10 | Kalisapadar |
| 11 | Nuamunda |
| 12 | Pajimaska |
| 13 | Palam |
| 14 | Samadakisaru |
| 15 | Saradhapur |
| 16 | Sitapadi |
| 17 | Tumudibandha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat
Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tumudibandh 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 Tumudibandh 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 Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat
Where is Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat located?
Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat: Balama, Benarabahal, Bhaliapani, Dadanga, and Dangaripadar and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat comes under Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat?
Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat do?
Tumudibandh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.