Bhanda Gram Panchayat, Champua
Bhanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Champua Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Bhanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Basudevpur, Bhanda, and Kansara(Ka). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhanda Gram Panchayat
Bhanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basudevpur |
| 2 | Bhanda |
| 3 | Kansara(Ka) |
| 4 | Kansara(Kha) |
| 5 | Kundaposi |
| 6 | Subhadradeipur |
| 7 | Sunariposi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhanda Gram Panchayat
Bhanda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhanda 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)
Champua Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhanda Gram Panchayat located?
Bhanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Champua Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhanda Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Bhanda Gram Panchayat: Basudevpur, Bhanda, Kansara(Ka), Kansara(Kha), Kundaposi, Subhadradeipur, and Sunariposi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhanda Gram Panchayat comes under Champua Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Champua Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhanda Gram Panchayat?
Bhanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhanda Gram Panchayat do?
Bhanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.