Malda Gram Panchayat, Jhumpura
Malda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Malda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Balabhadrapur (Alias) Andhari Khaman, Dhanurjayapur, and Dhatika. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Malda Gram Panchayat
Malda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balabhadrapur (Alias) Andhari Khaman |
| 2 | Dhanurjayapur |
| 3 | Dhatika |
| 4 | Godatopa |
| 5 | Jamardihi |
| 6 | Kaliapal |
| 7 | Kasia |
| 8 | Malada |
| 9 | Nungadia |
| 10 | Patuakudar |
| 11 | Sankalimati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Malda Gram Panchayat
Malda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Malda 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)
Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Malda 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 Malda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Malda Gram Panchayat
Where is Malda Gram Panchayat located?
Malda Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Malda Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Malda Gram Panchayat: Balabhadrapur (Alias) Andhari Khaman, Dhanurjayapur, Dhatika, Godatopa, and Jamardihi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Malda Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Gram Panchayat comes under Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Malda Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Malda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Malda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Malda Gram Panchayat?
Malda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Malda Gram Panchayat do?
Malda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.