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