Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat, Anandapur
Gayalamunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Anandapur Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Badapurunapani, Badudighara, and Bhalughara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat
Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapurunapani |
| 2 | Badudighara |
| 3 | Bhalughara |
| 4 | Deojharan |
| 5 | Dhabani |
| 6 | Gayalmunda |
| 7 | Haribeda |
| 8 | Kantala |
| 9 | Kolidiha |
| 10 | Mankadabeda |
| 11 | Maranadihi |
| 12 | Putajhari |
| 13 | Ulekundi |
| 14 | Ulibasa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat
Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gayalamunda 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)
Anandapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gayalamunda 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 Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat
Where is Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat located?
Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Anandapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat: Badapurunapani, Badudighara, Bhalughara, Deojharan, and Dhabani and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat comes under Anandapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Anandapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat?
Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat do?
Gayalamunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.